| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from the Philippines (Ref. 5316). Reported from Okinawa Island, Japan (Ref. 30352). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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