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Stipecampus cristatus (McCulloch & Waite, 1918) Ring-backed pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found among brown and red algae in sheltered reef habitats. 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: 21 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||