Maroubra yasudai Dawson, 1983 Orange pipefish |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
Max. size: | 16.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 28 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Honshu Island, Japan. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in rock crevices or caves. Probably reaching 17-18 cm SL. Males mature at about 15 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: 24 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |