| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
3.63 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.78 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Solomon Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal soft rays: 4-4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin-rays 10-11; dorsal-fin rays 18-19; body rings 15-16 + 13 or total 46-47; snout length 2.8-3.2 in HL; lateral trunk ridge ending on penultimate trunk ring; absence of spine-like projections on principle tail ridges; when alive, colour generally pinkish red (Ref. 116662). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in exposed coral reef slopes and generally encountered solitarily or in pairs at depths of about 10-25 m. It exhibits highly effective camouflage with regards to its shape and colour, closely matching an unidentified, short tubular sponge among which this fish is invariably found (Ref. 116662). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 September 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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