| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Sri Lanka and Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occupies the upper middle strata of the water column along the sides of slow-flowing, perennial rivers and usually occurs among marginal weeds and roots (Ref. 6028). Probably feeds on zooplankton in the wild. 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 8.5 cm SL. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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