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Corythoichthys paxtoni Dawson, 1977 Paxton's pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. More recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit coral reef (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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 January 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||