Microphis argulus (Peters, 1855) Recherche rapide

Attributs

  • DISTRIBUTION: Lien Faunafri
  • Common names : Flat-nosed pipefish (English), Syngnathe virgule (French) .
  • Current distribution known : Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and the Comoros. Pacific Ocean: Indonesia to the Marquesan Islands, north to New Guinea, south to the Society Islands .
  • Distribution_references : Dawson, 1984 .
  • Habitat / home range : a mostly freshwater pipefish that inhabits coastal areas .
  • Morphology / anatomy : Dawson, 1984 .
  • Reproduction : male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
  • Size : 150 mm SL .
  • Types :
    • Coelonotus biocellatus Günther, 1870: 188. Type locality: East Indian Archipelago (Java ?). Holotype BMNH 1868.11.17.37.
    • Syngnathus argulus Peters, 1855: 278. Type locality: Streams of St. Johanna, Anjoana Island, Comoro Islands. Syntypes ZMB 6232.
    • Syngnathus platyrhynchus Duméril, 1870: 571. Type locality: Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. Holotype MNHN (apparently lost).
  • Zoological_nomenclature / taxonomic information : Dawson, 1984 .