| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 32 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and the Comoros. Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to the Marquesan Islands, north to New Guinea, south to the Society Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-49; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Body rings: Trunk 16 to 17; tail 36 to 39. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal rivers, streams, and estuaries (Ref. 4127). 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 9.7 cm SL (Ref. 5316). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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