Freshwater pipefish
Microphis fluviatilis
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A pipefish from coastal rivers of East Africa and Madagascar. The male carries the eggs in a pouch.
- Scientific name
- Microphis fluviatilis
- Family
- Syngnathidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Synonyms
- Belonichthys fluviatilis, Belonichthys sanctipauli, Belonichthys zambezensis, Dorichthys mento, Syngnathus fluviatilis, Syngnathus zambezensis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 21 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Planktivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
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