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Syngnathus taenionotus Canestrini, 1871 |
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photo by
Habluetzel, P. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Mediterranean Sea: northwestern Adriatic Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Can be diagnosed by having snout depth 6-8 times in its length and snout length more than half of head length (Ref. 59043). | |||
| Biology: | Found mostly amongst detritus or vegetation over shallow muddy bottom (Ref. 6733). 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: 14 March 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||