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Minyichthys brachyrhinus (Herald, 1953) |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 72 - 137 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: off Sumatra, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Fiji, Kure Islands, and the Hawaiian Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | 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: 09 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||