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Microphis cruentus Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981 Dumbéa river pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Oceania: endemic to New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in rivers to elevations of at least 8 m. 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 about 10 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||