Microphis insularis explained

Microphis insularis, also known as the Andaman pipefish, is a species of freshwater pipefish belonging to the family Sygnathidae. This species is found only in rivers and streams located in the Andaman Islands, India.^{[1] [2]} They can reach in length and reproduce through ovoviviparity, in which males carry eggs and give live birth.^{[3] [2]} The Andaman pipefish is considered threatened likely due to the effects of habitat degradation, invasive species, and the alteration of flow of its freshwater habitats.^[4]

External links

• Microphis insularis at Global Diversity Information Facility

Notes and References

1. Dawson, C.E. 1984. Revision of the Genus Microphis Kaup (Pisces: Syngnathidae). Bulletin of Marine Science 35(2): 117-181.
2. Dawson, C.E. 1985. Indo-Pacific pipefishes (Red Sea to the Americas). The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Ocean Springs.
3. Breder, C.M. and Rosen, D.E. 1966. Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.
4. Rajan. P.T.. Sreeraj. C.R.. 2014. Invasive freshwater fishes and its threats to the biological diversity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Journal of the Andaman Science Association. 19. 1. 88–98.