| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: endemic to Australia from Mackay Reef to Masthead Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Known to depths of ca. 6 m. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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