| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: northern Red Sea to Indonesia, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-31. Description: Characterized by whitish to tan color; opercle and top of head with prominent dark brown spots; side of snout with diffuse dark stripe; absence of anal fin; 10 caudal rays; rings 12-14 + 52-58; continuous superior trunk and tail ridges; inferior trunk ridge ends at anal ring; confluent lateral trunk ridge with inferior tail ridge; length of snout 2.2-2.6 in head length; depth of snout 2.7-4.6 in snout length; head length 12.1-14.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Caught with dip-net or in surface plankton samples. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Also found among Xenia soft coral in 1-10 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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