| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Eastern Pacific: Half Moon Bay in central California, USA to south central Baja California and Guadalupe Island off north central Baja California, Mexico. |
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| Found in sand beaches, often in drifting algae. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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