Dumbéa River pipefish

Dumbéa River pipefish
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Syngnathiformes
Family: Syngnathidae
Genus: Microphis
Species:
M. cruentus
Binomial name
Microphis cruentus

The Dumbéa River pipefish (Microphis cruentus) is a species of fish in the family Syngnathidae. It is endemic to the lower reaches of the Dumbéa River in New Caledonia, where it is found in depths of up to 8 m (26 ft) above sea level.[1] As this species is almost entirely unknown, there are no specific conservation measures in place for the pipefish.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Fujii, I.; Pollom, R. (2016). "Microphis cruentus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T196443A2457809. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T196443A2457809.en. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
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