| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
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reef-associated |
| Western Pacific: Restricted to areas around Japan and Indochina but there are records from the central and western Indian Ocean. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16. Rings: 13+44-46. |
| Found among seaweed and near the base of red algae on shallow rocky reefs (Ref. 637). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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