Cosmocampus howensis (Whitley, 1948)
Lord Howe pipefish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: mostly south of 24°S, and from Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia to Easter Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in inshore waters (Ref. 75154). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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