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Microphis retzii (Bleeker, 1856) Ragged-tail pipefish |
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photo by
Appleby, C. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-39. This species is distinguished by the following characters: tail rings 28-30), dorsal-fin rays 36-39; subdorsal tail rings 7-8 (Ref. 132364). | |||
| Biology: | Majority of collections are from freshwater streams and rivers. Probably reaches 14.5 cm SL. 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: 27 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||