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Choeroichthys latispinosus Dawson, 1978 Muiron pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from South Murion Island, Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral reef of inshore waters. Benthic species (Ref. 75154). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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