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Pugnaso curtirostris (Castelnau, 1872) Pug-nosed pipefish |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 11 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in grass beds (Posidonia and Zostera). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 13.85 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||