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Lophocampus brevidorsalis (de Beaufort, 1913) Stream pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia and Oceania: Indonesia, western Caroline Islands and southeastward to Fiji. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-29 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit streams and rivers. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||