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Solegnathus spinosissimus (Günther, 1870) Spiny pipehorse |
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photo by
CSIRO |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 49 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 114 - 230 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). | |||
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| Biology: | Recorded from the continental shelf (Ref. 9563) from depths between 114 m (Ref. 58489) and 230 m (Ref. (9563). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 May 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||