| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Hippocampinae |
| Max. size: |
19.2 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04) and a minimum size of 10 cm applies. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18. Description: (based on 18 specimens): Adult height: 9.0-19.2 cm. Rings: 11 + 36 (35-37). Snout length: 2.4 (2.1-2.6) in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 17-18 covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 16-17. Coronet: relatively low, rounded and overhanging at the back, flat-topped or with a slight depression. Spines: low, rounded bumps only. Other distinctive characters: body rings quite chunky; broad or almost double eye and cheek spines. Color pattern: may be covered with tiny white dots or larger brown spots. |
| Biology: |
Length type refers to height (= TL - head length). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 November 2016 (A2cd+4cd) Ref. (120744)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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