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 |
Country info: |
Specimens were collected from Ambacan River at Makinhas and Layog River at Balinsasayao, Leyte in 1993 (Ref. 7223). Museum: Samar, ZMB 6647 (including holotype, 88:4.75 - 16.65 cm SL). Also Ref. 94476. |
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