Sea pony
📖 Overview
Length type refers to height (= TL - head length). Occurs in eelgrass beds (Zostera sp.) in lagoons. Used in India for traditional medicines. Diurnal. Adults pair-bond and greet on daily basis in the laboratory . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Monogamous and always in home-ranging pairs, that is they do not defend an exclusive territory .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17. : other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sea pony is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Adults pair-bond and greet on a daily basis in the laboratory . Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and genetic . Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch . Gestation period is about 14 days depending on temperature . Clutch size is about 30-140 (from dropped clutches) .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 10 m . Tropical South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius and Réunion are questionable.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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