https://cdn.fishfyi.com/og/fish/aguja-folletti.png

Aguja

Syngnathus folletti

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Depth Range
?-30m
Family

Overview

Aguja (Syngnathus folletti) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes), in the order Syngnathiformes. It has been recorded to depths of 30 m.

On this page

About

The aguja folletti (Syngnathus folletti) is a saltwater pipefish found in coastal marine environments of the southwestern Atlantic. It belongs to the family Syngnathidae and, like other pipefish, has a slender, elongated body enclosed in bony rings.

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
?-30m

Taxonomy

Order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Species Syngnathus folletti

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Aguja belong to?
Aguja (Syngnathus folletti) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).

Similar Fish

Other species in the Syngnathidae family

External Databases

Explore More

Fish Rankings

Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species

Nature FYI Family

Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias