Maroubra yasudai Dawson, 1983
Orange pipefish
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 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  16.15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 28 - 30 m
 Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Honshu Island, Japan.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in rock crevices or caves. Probably reaching 17-18 cm SL. Males mature at about 15 cm SL. 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  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.05.96
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 01.12.04

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