Lophocampus ocellatus (Duncker, 1910)
Lophocampus ocellatus
photo by Ramani Shirantha

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occupies the upper middle strata of the water column along the sides of slow-flowing, perennial rivers and usually occurs among marginal weeds and roots (Ref. 6028). Probably feeds on zooplankton in the wild. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 8.5 cm SL.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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