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Syngnathus macrophthalmus Duncker, 1915 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Egypt. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at about 10 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 October 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||