| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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