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Syngnathus insulae Fritzsche, 1980 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Guadalupe Island, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Usually found among algae in depths of 20-34 m, but sometimes among floating Sargassum. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at 12.5 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||