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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Dumbéa river pipefish

Microphis cruentus Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981
Max Length
15.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs in rivers to elevations of at least 8 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at about 10 cm SL.

Scientific Name
Microphis cruentus
Authority
Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dumbéa river pipefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range ? - 5 m . Tropical endemic to New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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