| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: South Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal soft rays: 4-4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 14-17; subdorsal rings 2+1-2; tail rings 33-34; nose profile straight with a small spine; head and body spines small and blunt, proportionally small in largest specimen; most trunk ridges are with low tubercles; upper shoulder-ring spine is just below gill opening; lower shoulder-ring spine thick, knoblike, single or double with less developed secondary spine anteriorly; neck ridge is short and distinctly raised above gill openings (Ref. 123057). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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