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Hypselognathus horridus Dawson & Glover, 1982 Prickly pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 27.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from the Great Australian Bight. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Probably brooding at 15.4 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 August 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||