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Lissocampus bannwarthi (Duncker, 1915) |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Egypt, Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in shallow water. Found among small rocks on sand bottoms. 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 10.9 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||