| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 345 m |
| Western Atlantic: North Carolina (USA), Bermuda and the northern Gulf of Mexico to the Lesser Antilles (Ref. 5521) and Suriname. |
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| Usually in shallow seagrass beds. 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: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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