| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 33390) to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia (Ref. 33390) and the Austral Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-36 |
| Biology: |
Found among algal-matted rock and living corals of lagoon and seaward reefs from the low tide line to a depth of 25 m or more. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Feeds on small invertebrates particularly copepods (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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