Microphis


Microphis is a genus of pipefishes within the family Syngnathidae. Members of this genus are notable among the Syngnathidae for residing in mainly fresh and brackish waters. Adults breed in coastal rivers, streams, or lakes, and fertilized eggs are carried by the male pipefish in a brood pouch extending along his entire ventral surface.

Species

The currently recognized species in this genus are:Microphis aculeatus Microphis argulus Microphis brachyurus Microphis brevidorsalis Microphis caudocarinatus Microphis cruentus C. E. Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981 Microphis cuncalus Microphis deocata Microphis dunckeri Microphis fluviatilis Microphis insularis Microphis jagorii W. K. H. Peters, 1868Microphis leiaspis Microphis lineatus Microphis manadensis Microphis mento Microphis millepunctatus Microphis ocellatus Microphis pleurostictus W. K. H. Peters, 1868Microphis retzii