| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 11.98 cm SL (female) |
|
demersal; depth range 15 - 40 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Japan, Guam, Indoensia, Fiji and Solomon Islands. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal soft rays: 4-4. This species has the following characters: 17 + 19 rings; 20-21 dorsal fin rays; 3.5 subdorsal rings; 20 pectoral fin rays; head length 4.2-4.3 in SL; snout length 1.6-1.7 in HL; colour pattern with 24-31 alternating pale yellowish to white and maroon bars; caudal fin mainly red with broad white upper and lower margins (Ref. 77036). |
| Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205). Solitary or in pairs in caverns or under ledges in 15-40 m (Ref 90102). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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