| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 11 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Redondo Beach in southern California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in eelgrass beds and in drifting algae, and off rocky shores (Ref. 2850). Some specimens have been captured by dipnet under a light at night (Ref. 2850). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 January 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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