| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, Taiwan, Palau, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Also reported from the Philippines (Ref. 7223). Reports from Australia requires verification by additional collections. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-44 |
| Biology: |
Mostly found in streams or rivers, some as far as 30 km upstream from the mouth. 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: 01 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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