| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
2.68 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Egypt, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15. Description: Characterized by generally light brown color; absence of caudal fin; 10 caudal rays; continuous superior trunk and tail ridges; inferior trunk ridge ends near anal ring, generally obscured by swollen trunk; lateral trunk ridge confluent with inferior tail ridge; top of head and along mid-dorsal ridge of trunk with elongate appendages (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found on debris on mud and silt bottom having low, if any relief; individuals reluctant to leave the rock were these were first observed (Ref. 075145). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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