| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
22.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Belize to Suriname; also from the Greater and Lesser Antilles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-32 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits weedy or sandy bottoms of shallow inshore waters (Ref. 9710). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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