| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef, north to Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-22. Tan to brown in color, sometimes with narrow black streaks on head and body (Ref. 4281). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reef or coral habitats (Ref. 4281). 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: 18 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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