Microphis torrentius
Microphis torrentius Jordan & Seale, 1906

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae
Max. size:  7.99 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10.12 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m
Distribution:  Oceania: Samoa, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin rays 16-18; dorsal fin rays 32-36; tail rings 30-33 and subdorsal tail rings 6.0-7.5 (Ref. 132364).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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