Ichthyocampus carce (Hamilton, 1822)
Ichthyocampus carce
photo by FAO

 Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
 Max. size:  15 cm (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal, amphidromous
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: west coast of India to Indonesia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits relatively still waters (Ref. 12693). Most frequently found in rivers, streams and estuaries. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males maybe brooding at 7.8 cm SL (Ref. 5316). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and small zooplankton. Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 20.07.94
 Modified by: Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen - 20.08.09

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