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Hippocampus colemani Kuiter, 2003 Coleman's pygmy seahorse |
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photo by
Steene, R. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13. Description: Characterized by absence of noticeable rings or tubercles on relatively smooth skin; rings 12 + 27 - 28; head and body is highly compressed (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Found in sand bottoms with sparse Zostera and Halophilia in 4-12 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 August 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||