| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
6.35 cm SL (male/unsexed); 6.77 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 56 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal soft rays: 4-4. This species is characterized by having principal tail ridges with a small posterior spine-like projection on each ring; pectoral fin rays 11-14; dorsal fin rays 19-22, body rings 16-17 + 31-40 (total 48-57), snout length 2.3-2.6 in head length; lateral trunk ridge ending on the 5th-9th tail ring; body with 13 broad pink bands (Ref. 75989).
Description: Characterized by having variable color depending on surroundings, usually red, brown or whitish with narrow white or brown bars at intervals of every 4-5 rings; 10 caudal rays; superior and inferior trunk ridges continuous with respective tail ridges (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205). Found in coastal reefs (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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