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Halicampus edmondsoni (Pietschmann, 1928) Edmondson's pipefish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 33 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Benthic (Ref. 58302). Specimens have been taken from a tide pool, shallow reefs and beaches. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 9.4 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||