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Syngnathus folletti Herald, 1942 |
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photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Uruguay. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in estuaries, algae and rock bottoms (Ref. 126547). 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: 04 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||