Nerophis maculatus Rafinesque, 1810
photo by Guerrieri, S.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Portugal and the Azores. Mediterranean Sea: apparently most common in the Adriatic Sea and the western Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in coastal waters (Ref. 6733). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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