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Leptonotus blainvilleanus (Eydoux & Gervais, 1837) Deep-bodied pipefish |
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photo by
Galvez, M.E. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Hornitos, Chile to Golfo San José, Argentina. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in algal beds in coastal or estuarine areas. 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: 03 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||