Cosmocampus howensis (Whitley, 1948)
Lord Howe pipefish
Cosmocampus howensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: mostly south of 24°S, and from Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia to Easter Island.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found in inshore waters (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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 04.02.98
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 05.11.08

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