| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: southern India and Sri Lanka to Korea and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits gravelly bottom around rocky reefs. 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: 08 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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