| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off Morocco, the Canary Islands and from off Algeria in the Mediterranean (Ref. 6733). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits oceanic and coastal waters. Sub-adults planktonic, adults probably demersal (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: 07 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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