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Minyichthys sentus Dawson, 1982 |
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photo by
Estrada, A. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off Morocco, the Canary Islands and from off Algeria in the Mediterranean (Ref. 6733). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits oceanic and coastal waters. Sub-adults planktonic, adults probably demersal (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: 07 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||