| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 109 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Total rings 52-56, total subdorsal rings 6.25-6.75, dorsum of snout without bilateral patches of spinules (Ref. 35628). Anal fin minute (Ref. 35628). |
| Biology: |
Presumed to favor depths greater than 30-40 m (Ref. 35628). 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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