Maroubra perserrata

Maroubra perserrata, also known as the sawtooth pipefish is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.^[1] This species can be found at depths up to 20 meters along the coast of Australia from southern Queensland to southern Western Australia.^[2][3] While they can live in many different habitats, they are often found inhabiting openings in reefs and rocks that contain algae and invertebrates, which they likely rely on for camouflage.^[4][5] Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity in which the males brood eggs for roughly 22 days before giving live birth.^[3] Maroubra perserrata is considered more mobile than many pipefish species due to its prehensile tail and reduced caudal fin.^[6]

Sawtooth pipefish
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Syngnathiformes
Family:	Syngnathidae
Genus:	Maroubra
Species:	M. perserrata
Binomial name
Maroubra perserrata Whitley 1948[1]