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Kyonemichthys rumengani Gomon, 2007 Thread pipefish |
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photo by
Adams, M.J. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.68 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Egypt, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15. Description: Characterized by generally light brown color; absence of caudal fin; 10 caudal rays; continuous superior trunk and tail ridges; inferior trunk ridge ends near anal ring, generally obscured by swollen trunk; lateral trunk ridge confluent with inferior tail ridge; top of head and along mid-dorsal ridge of trunk with elongate appendages (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found on debris on mud and silt bottom having low, if any relief; individuals reluctant to leave the rock were these were first observed (Ref. 075145). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 October 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
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