| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 9.28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Western Pacific: New Caledonia. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-26. This species is characterized by the striae on the ventral portion of the opercle; no longitudinal ridge on the opercle; 26 dorsal fin rays; 9-10 pectoral fin rays; 14 trunk rings; 43 tail rings; 5.5 subdorsal rings; dorsal fin origin on 1st tail ring; snout length 2.8 in head length, its depth 2.2 in snout length (Ref. 75989). |
| Collected among Sargassum on rocky substrate at 2 m (Ref. 75989). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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