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Microphis cuncalus (Hamilton, 1822) Crocodile-tooth pipefish |
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photo by
Mahalder, B. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rivers and estuaries (Ref. 1479). 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: 06 July 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||