| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea: northwestern Adriatic Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Can be diagnosed by having snout depth 6-8 times in its length and snout length more than half of head length (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Found mostly amongst detritus or vegetation over shallow muddy bottom (Ref. 6733). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 March 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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