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Mitotichthys meraculus (Whitley, 1948) Western crested pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22.2 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs inshore (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: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||