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Leptonotus norae (Waite, 1910) Longsnout pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 212 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Specimens from midwater and bottom trawls. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 14.6 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||