| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 20.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 35 m |
| Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Guadalupe Island, Mexico. |
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| 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. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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