Taxonomy of Finfish (1+2)

3.3.12.1 Syngnathidae (seahorses and Pipefishes)

• Moderate to very elongate body encased in body rings with small gill openings
• Fins small
• Dorsal fin single
• Pelvic fins lacking
• Some species without caudal fin
• Caudal peduncle more prehensile
• Tube like mouth
• Eggs are attached to the body of male, sometimes enclosed in a pouch
• Coronet may be present with spines
• Anal fin short (2- rays)
• Pelvic fin absent
• Reported from Shallow coastal water
• Head extended, separated from body
• Body encased in numerous bony plates

Eg. Hippocampus kuda