Campichthys tryoni (Ogilby, 1890)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Syngnathiformes

Family: Syngnathidae

Genus: Campichthys

Species: Campichthys tryoni (Ogilby, 1890)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Western Central Pacific: endemic to Australia.
  • Biology


    No available data on habitat or depth of capture. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 6-6.5 cm SL.

    Habitat


    demersal

    Conservation Status


    Data deficient

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless