| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Hippocampinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; depth range - 45 m, non-migratory |
| Western Indian Ocean: Zanzibar (Tanzania), Inhaca, Delagoa Bay (Mozambique) and False Bay (South Africa). International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04) and a minimum size of 10 cm applies. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-5. Description: (based on 3 specimens): Adult height: 6.5-10.0 cm. Rings: 11 + 38. Snout length: 2.7-2.9 in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 19-22 covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 17-18. Coronet: very high, inclined backwards, with a rounded top. Spines: low, or none. Other distinctive characters: low or prominent eye spine; short snout (less than half head length).
Color pattern: variable; dark spot on top of coronet; dark spots on the dorsolateral surface of the first, fourth and seventh trunk rings (not always visible). |
| Found in seagrass and algal beds (Ref. 52034). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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