Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
63 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. |
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Found in moderate to shallow depths (Ref. 205). Inhabit seagrass (Ref. 75154). Largest known pipefish, may well reach 65 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 20-21 cm SL. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Type locality, King George Sound, Western Australia, MNHN 6029 (holotype of Leptoichthys fistularius) (Ref. 5316, 75154). Known from Furneaux Group, Tasmania (148°E) and Port Phillip Bay, Victoria (144°54'E) to Esperance, Western Australia (33°52'S) (Ref. 75154). |
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