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Dwarf Pipehorse (female)

Acentronura tentaculata

Seabook: Dwarf Pipehorse (female)

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Max Weight

Max Depth

20 m

Description

Acentronura tentaculata is a species of pygmy pipehorse from the family Syngnathidae. The status of this species is debated and Acentronura breviperula is considered to be subsumed within this species by some authorities.  Other names: Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse or Northern Little Pipehorse. Description Dorsal sp... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
black
brown

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Couple

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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