Lophocampus retzii (Bleeker, 1856) Ragged-tail pipefish |
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Appleby, C. |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
Max. size: | 14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m | |||
Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: Indonesia and the Philippines southeastward to Ponape [=Pohnpei] and Samoa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-42; Anal soft rays: 3-4. Body rings: Trunk 16; tail 30-31 (Ref. 6820). | |||
Biology: | Majority of collections are from freshwater streams and rivers. Probably reaches 14.5 cm SL. 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: 27 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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