| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: Atlantic and Caribbean coastal rivers. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Most specimens were collected from freshwater habitats, but there are some caught from estuaries and mangrove areas; while planktonic juveniles have been collected well offshore at sea. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Brooding males present in collections from all months except November, December, February, and May (Ref. 30499). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 May 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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