| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Hermits Island (Eritrea), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Seychelles, Makran coast, Kuwait to Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Gulf of Oman. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in tide pools and flats in depths less than 1 m, among the brown alga Cystoseira sp.; has also been trawled at a depth of 45 m. Males mature at about 11.5 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Males carry the eggs in their brood pouches (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 August 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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