| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m |
| Asia and Oceania: Indonesia and the Philippines southeastward to Ponape [=Pohnpei] and Samoa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-42; Anal soft rays: 3-4. Body rings: Trunk 16; tail 30-31 (Ref. 6820). |
| Majority of collections are from freshwater streams and rivers. Probably reaches 14.5 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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