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Microphis mento (Bleeker, 1856) |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: the Philippines and Indonesia (Sulawesi). Recorded from Papua New Guinea (Ref. 2847). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 62-74 | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found in rivers, while juveniles may come from estuarine areas. 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: 25 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||