Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 30; Anal soft rays: 3. Planktonic juveniles have lateral spines on the snout. Rings: 13-14+37-40=51-55 (Ref. 37816)

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Syngnathiformes

Family: Syngnathidae

Genus: Bhanotia

Species: Bhanotia nuda Dawson, 1978

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Metamorphosed individuals may be found in tide pools to a depth of at least 14 m (Ref. 1602). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).

Habitat

associated

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless