Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 5 m, amphidromous |
Africa: occurs in Madagascar. Southeast Asia and Oceania: Japan south to Indonesia and east to New Caledonia and Fiji. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-63 |
Found in streams, rivers, and estuaries. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 11.25 cm SL. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Specimens were collected from Sohoton Cave, Basey River, Samar in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Also Ref. 7050. |
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