Dumbéa River pipefish

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 above sea level. As this species is almost entirely unknown, there are no specific conservation measures in place for the pipefish.