Nannocampus elegans
Nannocampus elegans Smith, 1953
Elegant pipefish
photo by SFSA


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Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Inhaca Island, Mozambique to Great Fish Point, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0
Biology:  Found in reef areas and tide pools. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 August 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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