| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 128 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Christmas Island, Indonesia and Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Description: Characterized by whitish to tan color with dark brown lateral stripe on snout and reddish lateral stripe on body; 10 caudal rays; rings 16 + 20 - 22; discontinuous superior trunk and tail ridges; inferior trunk ridge ending on anal ring; lateral trunk ridge confluent with inferior tail ridge; length of snout 1.5-1.7 in head length; depth of snout 9.3-12.6 in snout length; head length 4.6-5.3 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Adults usually occur in caves or among rocks at depths from 6.1 to 48.8 m (Ref. 205). Observed cleaning a cardinal fish (Apogon evermanni) and a moray eel (Gymnothorax sp.). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Solitary and secretive (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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