| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 5 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Africa: occurs in Madagascar. Southeast Asia and Oceania: Japan south to Indonesia and east to New Caledonia and Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-63 |
| Biology: |
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. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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