| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 2.68 cm TL (female) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 20 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: Egypt, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15. Description: Characterized by generally light brown color; absence of caudal fin; 10 caudal rays; continuous superior trunk and tail ridges; inferior trunk ridge ends near anal ring, generally obscured by swollen trunk; lateral trunk ridge confluent with inferior tail ridge; top of head and along mid-dorsal ridge of trunk with elongate appendages (Ref. 90102). |
| Found on debris on mud and silt bottom having low, if any relief; individuals reluctant to leave the rock were these were first observed (Ref. 075145). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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