| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Durban, South Africa and from Madagascar, Mauritius, and Reunion. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-45; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Body rings: trunk 19 to 22; tail 20 to 22 (Ref. 57749). |
| Occurs in coastal rivers, streams, and estuaries (Ref. 4127). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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