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Hippichthys parvicarinatus (Dawson, 1978) Short-keel pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Adults occur in freshwater and estuarine habitats. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Brood pouch may be developed at 7.85 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 July 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||