| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Sodwana Bay, South Africa and Inhaca Island, Mozambique. More recently recorded from the Maldives (Ref. 30829). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-4 |
| Biology: |
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: 23 September 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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