| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: restricted to southern Japan and adjacent coasts. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common in protected inshore or estuarine habitats and among Zostera sp. (Ref. 5316). 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: 15 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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