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Doryichthys heterosoma (Bleeker, 1851) |
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photo by
Muchlisin, Z.A. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: known only from the Sambas River (west Kalimantan) and Natuna Islands in Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | May attain longer than maximum length. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||