Syngnathus phlegon Risso, 1827
Syngnathus phlegon
photo by Artüz, L.

 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: throughout the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic coasts.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Typically inhabits offshore. 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: Papasissi, Christine - 24.10.90
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 22.09.08
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 01.09.94

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