Stigmatopora narinosa Browne & Smith, 2007

Taxonomy and Common Name

Stigmatopora narinosa, also commonly called the Southern Gulf pipefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae.

Habitat and Distribution

This species inhabits seagrass and algae patches in the shallow waters of Spencer Gulf and Gulf St. Vincent, South Australia.

Diet

Its diet is thought to be made up of small crustaceans, including copepods and amphipods.

Size

Mature males can reach a maximum total length of 11.3 centimeters.

Reproduction

This species reproduces via ovoviviparity: males brood eggs from December to March, then give birth to live young.