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Minyichthys inusitatus Dawson, 1983 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | ||||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 109 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Colombia, Caribbean Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal soft rays: 3-3. Total rings 52-56, total subdorsal rings 6.25-6.75, dorsum of snout without bilateral patches of spinules (Ref. 35628). Anal fin minute (Ref. 35628). | |||
| Biology: | Presumed to favor depths greater than 30-40 m (Ref. 35628). 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 (DD); Date assessed: 01 September 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||