Solegnathus lettiensis Bleeker, 1860
Günther's pipehorse

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 146 - 180 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Indonesia and Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slope. 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: 18 May 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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