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Microphis arrakisae Haÿ, Mennesson, Dahruddin, Sauri, Limmon, Wowor, Hubert, Keith & Lord, 2024 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.79 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-38. This species is distinguished by having dorsal fin rays 35-38; tail rings 29-30; body coloration mainly yellowish (Ref. 132508). | |||
| Biology: | Collected in the lower course of rivers with rocky substrates comprising a mix of pebbles and sand. This species appears to be an amphidromous species based on its distribution across several Indonesian Islands and from previous study on freshwater pipefish otoliths (Ref. 132508). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||