| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| 19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 5 m, amphidromous |
| Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-63. This species is distinguished by having 27-33 tail rings (Ref. 132364). |
| Found in streams, rivers, and estuaries. 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 11.25 cm SL. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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