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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Syngnathus Variegatus

Syngnathus variegatus Pallas, 1814
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
2–40 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in rocky bottoms with algae . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Syngnathus variegatus
Authority
Pallas, 1814
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
2–40 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Syngnathus Variegatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Syngnathus Variegatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 40 m . Temperate; 47°N - 27°N, 40°W - 42°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2013

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Pallas, 1814

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