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freshwater pipefish (Microphis fluviatilis)
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Ecological Illustration of freshwater pipefish (Microphis fluviatilis)
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Syngnathidae

freshwater pipefish

Microphis fluviatilis

Brood pouch carrying developing eggs on African rivers

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Africa
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

freshwater pipefish is a freshwater fish from Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 21 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Pipefishes and Allies
Family
Syngnathidae
Genus
Microphis
Body shape
anguilliform
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