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Bhanotia nuda Dawson, 1978 Naked pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Palau and southeastern Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-30; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Planktonic juveniles have lateral spines on the snout. Rings: 13-14+37-40=51-55 (Ref. 37816) Description: Characterized by generally brownish color; often with small dark spots on snout and opercle; sometimes with dark-edged pale spot near anteroventral angle of opercle; 10 caudal rays; discontinuous superior trunk and tail ridges; straight lateral trunk ridge, ends near anal ring; continuous inferior trunk and tail ridges; length of snout 2.6-3.3 in head length (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Metamorphosed individuals may be found in tide pools to a depth of at least 14 m (Ref. 1602). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 June 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||