Siokunichthys southwelli (Duncker, 1910)
Southwell's pipefish

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  4.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka. Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known only from plankton or night-light collections. 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: 19 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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