Andaman pipefish (Microphis insularis)

Scientific name: Microphis insularis Hora, 1925

The Andaman pipefish (Microphis insularis) is a freshwater fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Asia, probably endemic to the southern Andaman Islands.

Biology

Found in rivers and streams. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Microphis insularis
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: probably endemic to the southern Andaman Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (B1ab(iii))
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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