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Bryx veleronis Herald, 1940 |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 27 - 37 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Revillagigedo Islands to the Galapagos Islands, including the offshore islands of Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Males may be mature at 4.5 cm SL. Planktivore (Ref. 28023). 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: 10 June 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||