Microphis ocellatus - ocellated pipefish - Punchi ata theliya

Description: A small elongate fish. The dorsal surface is reddish brown, the sides lightening to dull ellow. There are about 48 bony rings along the whole of the fish.

Size: Upto 10-12cm

Habitat:slow flowing water bodies

Breeding:not observed

Status: Indigenous


Microphis ocellatus -  ocellated pipefish - Punchi ata theliya/ පුංචි ඇට තෙලියා

Chathuranga Mullegama

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