💧 Freshwater
Near Threatened
🌡️ Tropical
Deocata pipefish
Microphis deocata Hamilton, 1822
📖 Overview
Found in rivers, streams and lakes among aquatic plants . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
Scientific Name
Microphis deocata
Authority
Hamilton, 1822
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Migration
Amphidromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt
🔬 Taxonomy
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Syngnathiformes
Syngnathiformes
Family
Syngnathidae
Syngnathidae
Genus
Microphis
Microphis
Species
Deocata pipefish
Microphis deocata
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Deocata pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Deocata pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Amphidromous
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00095 × L3.05
(TL)
Max TL
15cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2016
📊 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
Hamilton, 1822
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