Syngnathus variegatus Pallas, 1814 |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
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Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Eurasia: Black Sea and Sea of Azov. | |||
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Biology: | Found in rocky bottoms with algae (Ref. 126547). 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: 20 July 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |