| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Asia: the Philippines and Indonesia (Sulawesi). Recorded from Papua New Guinea (Ref. 2847). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 62-74 |
| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Museum: Jaro River, Iloilo, Panay I., USNM 108466 (as Parabelonichthys kellersi). Manila, MNHN A.1701, 2085 (as Hemithylacus rocaberti (Ref. 5316). Also Ref. 7050, 2847. |
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