Microphis manadensis (Bleeker, 1856)
Menado pipefish
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, Taiwan, Palau, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. Also reported from the Philippines (Ref. 7223). Reports from Australia requires verification by additional collections.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-44
Biology:  Mostly found in streams or rivers, some as far as 30 km upstream from the mouth. 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: 01 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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