| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Central America: Jiménez, Costa Rica to Rio Chico, Panama. |
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| Recorded from rivers and coastal creeks of low to moderate current velocity. Generally occurs near shorelines among grasses or undergrowth. Sometimes found in tidelands near stream outlets; in rivers it reaches 20 m elevation. Food consists of small aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). Probably reaching 19-20 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 9-10 cm SL. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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