Systematic position Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes) Order: Gasterosteiformes (Sticklebacks) Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) Subfamily: Syngnathinae (Pipefishes) Genus: Ichthyocampus Species: I. carce Synonyms Ichthyocampus ponticerianus Kaup, 1856 Syngnathus carce Hamilton, 1822 Common/local names English: Freshwater pipefish Bangladesh: Kumirer