Halicampus marquesensis Dawson, 1984

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Syngnathiformes

Family: Syngnathidae

Genus: Halicampus

Species: Halicampus marquesensis Dawson, 1984

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Found over sand and rubble bottoms. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 7 cm SL.

    Habitat


    demersal