Minyichthys brachyrhinus (Herald, 1953)

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  4.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 72 - 137 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: off Sumatra, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean: Philippines, Fiji, Kure Islands, and the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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