| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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