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Solegnathus robustus McCulloch, 1911 Robust pipehorse |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 42 - 68 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in coastal waters. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males known to brood at 31.4 cm TL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||