Solegnathus hardwickii (Gray, 1830)
Hardwicke's pipefish
Solegnathus hardwickii
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius. Western Pacific: South China Sea north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the continental shelf. 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: 17 May 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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