Flat-nosed pipepfish (Microphis argulus)

Scientific name: Microphis argulus Peters, 1855

Flat-nosed pipepfish (Microphis argulus)

The Flat-nosed pipepfish (Microphis argulus) is a freshwater fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mauritius and the Comoros. Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to the Marquesan Islands, north to New Guinea, south to the Society Islands.

Biology

Occurs in coastal rivers, streams, and estuaries. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 9.7 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Microphis argulus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and the Comoros. Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to the Marquesan Islands, north to New Guinea, south to the Society Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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