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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Syngnathus Carinatus

Syngnathus carinatus Gilbert, 1892
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be mature at 17.5 cm SL.

Scientific Name
Syngnathus carinatus
Authority
Gilbert, 1892
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Syngnathus Carinatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Central Pacific: endemic to the northern Gulf of California.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00028 × L3.21 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1892

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Siphostoma carinatum Gilbert 1892 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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