| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Western Atlantic: northeastern Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA, and Bahamas to Curaçao. Reported from southeastern Brazil (Ref. 35833). |
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| Coastal species (Ref. 26938), found in seagrass beds. A cryptic species. Avoids areas with lowered salinity (Ref. 26938). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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