| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Restricted to areas around Japan and Indochina but there are records from the central and western Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16. Rings: 13+44-46. |
| Biology: |
Found among seaweed and near the base of red algae on shallow rocky reefs (Ref. 637). 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: 12 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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