Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
Max. size: |
8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 81 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Mozambique to Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Reddish in color when alive (Ref. 4281). |
Biology: |
Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Reported to have been dredged in 80.5 m (Ref. 4281). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). It is exported as an aquarium species from Hawaii. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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