| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
7.32 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.92 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia, apparently has a wider distribution in the area. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24. This species is distinguished by the following characters: dorsal fin rays 20-24; pectoral fin rays 10-14; body rings 14-17 + 29-32 (total 44-49); subdorsal rings 5.5-7 total; snout length 2.6-2.9 in head length, its depth 6.1-7.0 in snout length; long postorbital dermal flap, longer than eye diameter (Ref. 75989). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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