Syngnathidae

Halicampus marquesensis

Halicampus marquesensis

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Anguilliform
• Small
• Tropical fish

Halicampus marquesensis is a species of fish of the family Syngnathidae. It is found primarily off of the coast of the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, although other unconfirmed specimens have been reported in Fiji and Papua New Guinea. In inhabits sandy and rubble habitats from depths of 21–35 metres (69–115 ft), where it can grow to lengths of 7 centimetres (2.8 in).