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Choeroichthys suillus Whitley, 1951 Pigsnout pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 14 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: endemic to northern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland and McCluer Island, Northern Territory. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in inshore waters. Benthic species (Ref. 75154). Specimens have been taken from a coral knoll and from reefs. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at about 5-5.5 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||