Cosmocampus retropinnis Dawson, 1982

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 79 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: off south Morocco to Gambia (24°35'30"N, 13°31'N).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit oceanic and coastal waters. Known only from pelagic sub-adults taken in stramin nets or midwater trawls (Ref. 4509). 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: 07 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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