| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Hippocampinae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; depth range - 120 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa and the Red Sea to Japan and Lord Howe Island, Australia. International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04) and a minimum size of 10 cm applies. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19. Description: (based on 22 specimens): Adult height: 15.0-25.0cm. Rings: 11+40 (39-41). Snout length: 2.1 (2.0-2.3) in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 18 (17-19) covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 18 (17-19). Coronet: high, with five short spines, and high plate in front of coronet. Spines: low and rounded, slightly better developed in younger specimens, but still blunt-tipped. Other distinctive characters: long, slightly backwards pointing, rounded cheek spine; deep head; narrow body; thick body rings; prominent, rounded eye spine; thick snout. Color pattern: pale, often with tiny white spots running in vertical lines, but otherwise uniform in color. Young H. kelloggi look very similar to H. spinosissimus. |
| Biology: |
Deep water species, associated with corals (Ref. 52034). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (A2d+4d)
(Ref. 96402)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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