Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes
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Syngnathinae Etymology: Syngnathus: Greek, syn, symphysis =
grown together + Greek, gnathos = jaw (Ref. 45335). More on
author: Linnaeus. Environment / Climate / Range Marine;
brackish; demersal; non-migratory (Ref. 88171); depth range 0 -
110 m (Ref. 4281), usually 3 - 12 m. Subtropical; 71°N - 35°S,
19°W - 42°E Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?, range 7 - 25.6 cm Max length : 50.0 cm TL
male/unsexed; (Ref. 35388) Morphology | Morphometrics soft rays:
3. Light greenish to dark brown in color with variable markings
(Ref. 4281). Snout cylindrical, equal to or less than eye
diameter. With 18 - 19 body rings between head and dorsal fin
(Ref. 35388). The snake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) is
distinguished by the lack of pectoral and anal fins (Ref.
88171). An elongated bump on top of head behind eye (Ref.
59043). Eastern Atlantic: Norway, Faroes and British Isle