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Cosmocampus heraldi (Fritzsche, 1980) |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 23 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found over rocky reefs and sand bottoms. Males may mature at 7 cm SL. 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: 21 January 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||