Corythoichthys paxtoni Dawson, 1977
Paxton's pipefish

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 18 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia. More recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit coral reef (Ref. 75154). 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: 08 January 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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