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Lissocampus bannwarthi

(Lissocampus bannwarthi)

Description

Lissocampus bannwarthi is a species of marine pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae. They are found in the coastal waters of the northern Red Sea in sandy substrates from depths of 0 to 3 meters. The species' primary food source likely consists of small crustaceans and amphipods. Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity, in which the males carry eggs in a brood pouch underneath their tail before giving birth to live offspring.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Syngnathiformes
Family:Syngnathidae
Genus:Lissocampus
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