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Dunckerocampus chapmani Herald, 1953 Glowtail pipefish |
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photo by
Bajol, R. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: known only from the vicinity of Noumea, New Caledonia. | |||
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| Biology: | 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 8 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 May 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||