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Festucalex erythraeus (Gilbert, 1905) |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 81 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Mozambique to Hawaii. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Reddish in color when alive (Ref. 4281). | |||
| Biology: | Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Reported to have been dredged in 80.5 m (Ref. 4281). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). It is exported as an aquarium species from Hawaii. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 July 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||