Syngnathus dawsoni (Herald, 1969)

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: US Virgin Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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