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Campichthys nanus Dawson, 1977 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from the vicinity of Pinda, Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at about 2.5 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 March 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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