Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Gasterosteiformes (Sticklebacks) Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) Subfamily: Syngnathinae (Pipefishes) Genus: Microphis Species: M. deocata Synonyms Doryichthys deocata (Hamilton, 1822) Syngnathus deocata Hamilton, 1822 Common/local names English: Deocata pipefish Bangladesh: Kumirer