Heraldia nocturna Paxton, 1975
Upside-down pipefish
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 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 2 - 15 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Geographe Bay, Western Australia to Terrigal, New South Wales.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults occur in rocky reefs. Appear to feed nocturnally, and usually found swimming upside down in caves or under ledges during the day. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 6.3 cm SL.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 05.02.98
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 08.07.11

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