Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 128 m |
Western Atlantic: Virginia in USA, Bermuda and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Campeche in Mexico and Jamaica; absent from Bahamas. |
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Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Feed mostly on amphipods and other small crustaceans (Ref. 27549). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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