Microphis pleurostictus Peters, 1868

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae
Max. size:  15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Batu (Bato) Lake and Yassot Creek, Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
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: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 20 November 2015 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality, Lake Bato, Camarines and Yassot Creek, Albay, Luzon. Also reported from Palawan (Ref. 280). Museum: ZMB 6633; BMNH 1868.7.10.1; MNHN 6036 (Ref. 5316). Also Ref. 94476.


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