| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
6.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal soft rays: 3-3. This species is distinguished by the following characters: P 12-13; rings 16-17 + 31-32 = 47-48;
lateral trunk ridge ends on the third or fourth caudal ring; upper and lower caudal ridges no spines; with prepectoral ridges; snout deep and moderately short; head with four wide transversal bands; trunk with numerous narrow transversal bands, main background pale (Ref. 129452). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 April 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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