Hypselognathus
rostratus
(Waite & Hale, 1921)
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Family:
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Syngnathidae
(Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
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Order:
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Syngnathiformes
(pipefishes and seahorses)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Knife-snouted pipefish |
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Max. size:
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30.5 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5316) |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) |
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Distribution:
ccfishery.net
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Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
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Biology: |
Inhabits moderate offshore depths. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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