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Mitotichthys mollisoni (Scott, 1955) Mollison's pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 46 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Tasmania, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in the continental shelf. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||