| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rivers and estuaries (Ref. 1479). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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