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Festucalex prolixus Dawson, 1984 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Sulu and Celebes seas and from off northwestern Irian Jaya. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Planktonic specimens were taken in the upper 0 to 167 m over depths of 1280 to 4825 m. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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