Syngnathus macrobrachium Fritzsche, 1980 |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
Max. size: | 22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Tumbes, Peru to Puerto Montt, Chile. | |||
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Biology: | Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at 8.4 cm SL. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 July 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |