Nannocampus pictus, also known as the reef pipefish, is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.[1] They can be found inhabiting reefs and seagrass beds of the western Indian Ocean and the eastern coast of Australia including the Great Barrier Reef.[2][3][4] Members of this species can grow to lengths of 10 cm and their diet likely consists of small crustaceans such as copepods.[3][5] Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity in which the males brood eggs before giving live birth.[6][3]
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