Barhead pipefish
Microphis leiaspis
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Brackish
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 19,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | ?-5m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
?-5m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Familia | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Especies | Microphis leiaspis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Barhead pipefish get?
Barhead pipefish can grow up to 19.0 cm long.
What family does Barhead pipefish belong to?
Barhead pipefish (Microphis leiaspis) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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