| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: known only from Bali and Sumba, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18. Description: Characterized by pale tan to dark brown color, sometimes with about 8 diffuse pale bars crossing back and upper side in dark fish, or pairs of brown spots on trunk below lateral trunk ridge; 10 caudal rays; rings 15 + 32-33; continuous superior and inferior trunk ridges with corresponding tail ridges; lateral trunk ridge ends at anal ring; length of snout 3.1-3.6 in head length; depth of snout 1.4-1.6 in snout length; head length 9.9-11.0 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
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 5.2 cm SL. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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