| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 67.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: endemic to the Red Sea, recorded from the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba in the north to the Strait of Perim in the South. |
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| Found among algae (Ref. 5316). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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