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Microphis pleurostictus

(Microphis pleurostictus)

Description

Microphis pleurostictus is a species of freshwater pipefish belonging to the family Sygnathidae. It can be found only in Batu (Bato) Lake and Yassot Creek located in Luzon, Philippines. The species is ovoviviparous, where males brood eggs and give birth to live young.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Syngnathiformes
Family:Syngnathidae
Genus:Microphis
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