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Codes for Australian Aquatic Biota (CAAB) Taxon Report
Animalia (kingdom) » Chordata (phylum) » Actinopterygii (class) » Syngnathiformes (order) » Syngnathidae (family)
CAAB Code: | 37 282141 |
Scientific Name and Authority: | Hippocampus pontohi Lourie & Kuiter, 2008 |
Rank: | Species |
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Taxon Notes: | Added based on specimen photographed by Phil Woodhead at a depth of 12 m, on a small isolated coral bommie, Milln Reef (c. 16 47 S, 146 17 E), off Cairns, Queensland. Allen & Erdmann (2012) noted genetic studies revealed Hippocampus severnsi Lourie & Kuiter 2008 is a synonym of Hippocampus pontohi Lourie & Kuiter, 2008. This was supported by Lourie et al 2016 Hippocampus revision. | ||||||
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