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Microphis deocata (Hamilton, 1822) Deocata pipefish |
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Aquaristikhaus |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Bangladesh. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rivers, streams and lakes among aquatic plants (Ref. 41236). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 July 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||