| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 13.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. |
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| Occurs in shallow water. Found among small rocks on sand bottoms. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 10.9 cm SL. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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