Micrognathus erugatus Herald & Dawson, 1974
Micrognathus erugatus
photo by Garcia Jr., J.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Brazil (provisionally considered endemic to the country).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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: 25 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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