Idiotropiscis

Updated on Dec 31, 2023

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Kingdom Animalia Family Syngnathidae Rank Genus		Class Actinopterygii Phylum Chordata Order Gasterosteiformes

Similar Acentronura, Hippocampinae, Solegnathus, Festucalex

Sydney s pygmy pipehorse mating idiotropiscis lumnitzeri

Idiotropiscis is a genus of pygmy pipehorse endemic to Australia. They are commonly called pygmy pipehorses due to their small size.

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

Idiotropiscis australe (Waite & Hale, 1921) (Southern little pipehorse)

Idiotropiscis larsonae (C. E. Dawson, 1984) (Helen's pygmy pipehorse)

Idiotropiscis lumnitzeri Kuiter, 2004 (Sydney's pygmy pipehorse)

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