| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater, amphidromous |
| Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
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| Found in rivers, streams and lakes among aquatic plants (Ref. 41236). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from Northern Bengal. Found in Rangapani khal, about 6.5 km north north-west of Jaintiapur, Sylhet Shillong. Also Ref. 4833, 41236. |
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