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Nannocampus pictus (Duncker, 1915) Reef pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 9 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef, north to Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-22. Tan to brown in color, sometimes with narrow black streaks on head and body (Ref. 4281). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits reef or coral habitats (Ref. 4281). 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: 18 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||