| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA, and Bahamas to Curaçao. Reported from southeastern Brazil (Ref. 35833). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Coastal species (Ref. 26938), found in seagrass beds. A cryptic species. Avoids areas with lowered salinity (Ref. 26938). 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: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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