Author: Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
FBname: Dwarf seahorse
Comments: Shallow grass flats, especially in association with <i>Zostera</i> and other seagrass; periodically found in floating vegetation.  Diurnal, males more site faithful than females.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Specimens lose their skin filaments in aquaria (Ref. 30915).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).  Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812.