| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 128 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Virginia in USA, Bermuda and northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Campeche in Mexico and Jamaica; absent from Bahamas. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 January 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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