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Australian long-nosed pipefish

Vanacampus poecilolaemus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
27.0 cm
Depth Range
1-11m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 27.0 cm
Depth Range 1-11m

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
1-11m
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Taxonomy

Order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Species Vanacampus poecilolaemus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Australian long-nosed pipefish get?
Australian long-nosed pipefish can grow up to 27.0 cm long.
Where is Australian long-nosed pipefish found?
Estuaries
What family does Australian long-nosed pipefish belong to?
Australian long-nosed pipefish (Vanacampus poecilolaemus) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).

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