Syngnathus macrophthalmus Duncker, 1915
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 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  12.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Suez, and around Hurghada (Al Ghardaqa), in the northwestern Red Sea.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at about 10 cm SL.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 09.02.98
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 14.12.04

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