| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Florida, USA and Bahamas to Argentina. Reported in northeastern Brazil (Ref. 81923). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits turtle-grass beds, usually in coves on the seaward sides of islands (Ref. 5521). 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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