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Syngnathus affinis Günther, 1870 Texas pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
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| Environment: | demersal; marine, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Reported from USA. Has possibly become extinct due to habitat loss (Ref. 27438). | |||
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| Biology: | In coastal lagoon habitats. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||