Microphis

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Microphis is a genus of pipefishes (stream pipefishes or river pipefishes) within the family Syngnathidae. Members of this genus are notable among the Syngnathidae for residing in mainly fresh and brackish waters.[1] Adults breed in coastal rivers, streams, or lakes, and fertilized eggs are carried by the male pipefish in a brood pouch extending along his entire ventral surface.[2]

Species

File:Microphis brachyurus closeup.png
Closeup of the head and mouth of Microphis brachyurus

The currently recognized species in this genus are:[3]

References

  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Eschmeyer, W. N. (ed). "Catalog of Fishes". California Academy of Sciences. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Kuiter, Rudie H. 2000. Seahorses, pipefishes, and the relatives. Chorleywood, UK: TMC Publishing. 240 p.
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  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Common name of Microphis mento". FishBase. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023.

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