Anarchopterus tectus (Dawson, 1978)
Insular pipefish
photo by Carvalho Filho, A.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and Bahamas to Argentina. Reported in northeastern Brazil (Ref. 81923).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits turtle-grass beds, usually in coves on the seaward sides of islands (Ref. 5521). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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