Syngnathus folletti Herald, 1942 |
photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
Max. size: | ||||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Uruguay. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in estuaries, algae and rock bottoms (Ref. 126547). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |