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Microphis brevidorsalis in Palau
Stream pipefish

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Microphis brevidorsalis   (de Beaufort, 1913)
Family:	Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) , subfamily: Syngnathinae			picture () by ( not available )
Order:	Syngnathiformes  (pipefishes and seahorses)
Class:	Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
FishBase name:	Stream pipefish
Max. size:	11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 2847)
Environment:	demersal
Climate:	tropical; 6°N - 20°S
Global Importance:
Resilience:	High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Distribution:	Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, western Caroline Islands and southeastward to Fiji.
Diagnosis:	Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-29
Biology:	Adults inhabit streams and rivers. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205)
Threatened:	Not Evaluated, see IUCN Red List  , (Ref. 36508)
Dangerous:	harmless
Coordinator:
Main Ref:	Dawson, C.E.. 1985. (Ref. 5316)
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Palau country information
Common names:	[ No common name ]		Ref:
Status:	native		Ref:  Myers, R.F., 1999
Salinity:	freshwater
Uses:	no uses
Country Information:	www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ps.html
Occurrences:	Occurrences    Point map
Main Ref:	Bright, G.R. and J.A. June, 1981
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	Modified:  Pablico, Grace Tolentino	Entered:  Torres, Armi G.

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