Syngnathidae
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Syngnathidae, or Pipefish and Seahorses, is a family of fish which includes the seahorses, the pipefish, and the weedy and leafy sea dragons. Fish of this family have the unique characteristic whereby females lay their eggs in a brood pouch on the male's chest, and the male then fertilizes and incubates the eggs. The name is derived from Greek, meaning "fused jaw" - syn meaning fused or together, and gnathus meaning jaws. This fused jaw trait is something the entire family has in common. Belonging the order of Syngnathiformes with 278 known species.
| Common name | Difficulty | Maximum Size | Minimum Tank Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hippocampus fuscus | Sea Pony | Challenging | 66 in15.24 cm | 3030 gal113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL |
| Hippocampus reidi | Brazilian Seahorse | Challenging | 88 in20.32 cm | 3030 gal113.562 liters 113,562.353 mL |
| Syngnathus acus | Greater Pipefish | Challenging | 19.68503937007919.685 in50 cm | 6565 gal246.052 liters 246,051.766 mL |

