Minyichthys sentus Dawson, 1982
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 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 0 - 120 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: off Morocco, the Canary Islands and from off Algeria in the Mediterranean (Ref. 6733).
 Diagnosis:   
 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  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 27.03.96
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 23.07.08

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