Author: Günther, 1870
FBname: Western spiny seahorse
Comments: Found in sheltered bays.  Color varies from either white, orange or yellow with light patches and sometimes network of fine dark lines; also with narrow lines across snout.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205), monogamous (Ref. 36642).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).