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Maroubra perserrata Whitley, 1948 Sawtooth pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in rocky areas. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may brood at 5.6 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||