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Microphis leiaspis in Micronesia,Fed.States of
Barhead pipefish

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Microphis leiaspis   (Bleeker, 1853)
Family:	Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) , subfamily: Syngnathinae			picture (Milei_u0.jpg) by Shao, K.T.
Order:	Syngnathiformes  (pipefishes and seahorses)
Class:	Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
FishBase name:	Barhead pipefish
Max. size:	19.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5316)
Environment:	demersal; amphidromous
Climate:	tropical; 33°N - 26°S
Global Importance:
Resilience:	High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Distribution:	Africa: occurs in Madagascar. Southeast Asia and Oceania: Japan south to Indonesia and east to New Caledonia and Fiji.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 53-63
Biology:	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
Threatened:	Not Evaluated, see IUCN Red List  , (Ref. 36508)
Dangerous:	harmless
Coordinator:
Main Ref:	Dawson, C.E.. 1985. (Ref. 5316)
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Micronesia,Fed.States of country information
Common names:	[ No common name ]		Ref:
Status:	native		Ref:
Salinity:	freshwater, brackish
Regulations:	no regulations		Ref:
Uses:	no uses
Country Information:	www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/fm.html
Occurrences:	Occurrences    Point map
Main Ref:	Donaldson, T.J. and R.F. Myers, 2002
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	Entered:  Luna, Susan M.

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