Syngnathus louisianae Günther, 1870
Chain pipefish
photo by Christie, B.L.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 128 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Virginia in USA, Bermuda and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Campeche in Mexico and Jamaica; absent from Bahamas.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Feed mostly on amphipods and other small crustaceans (Ref. 27549).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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