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Lissocampus runa (Whitley, 1931) Javelin pipefish |
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photo by
Schulz, S. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia, | |||
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| Biology: | Found in shallow coastal areas with algae or Zostera sp. Some specimens have been recorded from tide pools. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may brood at 6.9 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||