| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 10.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m |
| Southwest Pacific: known only from New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands). |
|
|
| Found in algal beds. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 7 cm SL. |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.