| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal |
| Western Indian Ocean: known only from one specimen from Zavora, Mozambique and two from Sur, Oman. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 3-4. Side and dorsum of body with about 15 diffuse dark brown bars separated by 2-3 pale or mottled interspaces; venter of trunk with light brown bar on each ring (Ref. 4281). |
| Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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