Syngnathus chihiroe Matsunuma, 2017
photo by Matsunuma, M.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  9.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 160 - 162 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 38-38. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 38; pectoral-fin rays 17; trunk rings 18, tail rings 40, total rings 58, subdorsal rings 3.25 + 10.0 = 13.25; HL 8.7 in SL (11.5% SL); snout length 2.3 in HL (43.1% HL); snout depth 8.5 in HL (11.7% HL); snout depth 3.7 in snout length (27.2% snout length); anal ring depth 3.2 in HL (31.4% HL); body ridges are entirely smooth without serrae or spines (Ref. 126547).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 April 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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