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Doryichthys martensii (Peters, 1868) |
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photo by
Panitvong, N. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand. | |||
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| Biology: | Reported to feed on mosquito larvae. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). May brood at 10.4 SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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