| Dumbéa River pipefish | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Microphis |
| Species: | M. cruentus |
| Binomial name | |
| Microphis cruentus C. E. Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981 | |
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 2 3 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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