| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Hippocampinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; depth range 20 - 69 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: northeastern Australia. International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17. Description: (based on 3 specimens): Adult height: 7.0-8.0cm. Rings: 11 + 38-39. Snout length: 2.1-2.2 in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 17 covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 15-16. Coronet: medium, conical, with five tiny points on top (not splayed). Spines: very low, small and sharp, or none. Other distinctive characters: prominent sharp eye spine. Color pattern: black (or dark brown) and white striped all over. Description: Characterized by small to moderate, relatively inconspicuous spines/tubercles in head and body (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found inshore on reef areas (Ref. 7300). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Also found in sand and mud bottoms, possibly associated with gorgonians (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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