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Pseudophallus mindii (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923) |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Central and South America: Atlantic and Caribbean coastal rivers. | |||
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| Biology: | Most specimens were collected from freshwater habitats, but there are some caught from estuaries and mangrove areas; while planktonic juveniles have been collected well offshore at sea. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Brooding males present in collections from all months except November, December, February, and May (Ref. 30499). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 May 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||