| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Pangani, Maziwi Islands, Tanzania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The type material was collected amongst the coral Galaxea clavus. Males may be mature at 4.35 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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