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Mitotichthys semistriatus (Kaup, 1856) Half-banded pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 26.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Victoria and Tasmania, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found amongst eelgrass (Zostera sp.). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Smallest examined brooding male is 13.95 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||