| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 25.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 8 m |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. |
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| Usually among vegetation in bays and estuaries, but sometimes offshore among floating Sargassum. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 11.2 cm TL. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 January 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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