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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Syngnathus Insulae

Syngnathus insulae Fritzsche, 1980
Max Length
20.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
20–35 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Usually found among algae in depths of 20-34 m, but sometimes among floating Sargassum. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be mature at 12.5 cm SL.

Scientific Name
Syngnathus insulae
Authority
Fritzsche, 1980
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.4 cm
Depth Range
20–35 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Syngnathus Insulae 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; depth range 20 - 35 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: endemic to Guadalupe Island, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00028 × L3.21 (TL)
Max TL
20.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Fritzsche, 1980

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