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Solegnathus hardwickii (Gray, 1830) Hardwicke's pipefish |
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photo by
Shao, K.T. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius. Western Pacific: South China Sea north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in the continental shelf. 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: 17 May 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||