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Oostethus insularis (Hora, 1925) Andaman pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: probably endemic to the southern Andaman Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in rivers and streams. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||