Author: Bamber, 1915
FBname: Ornate pipefish
Comments: Adults inhabit reef flats where it is found in seagrass areas, among coral rubble and algae-covered rocks.  Juveniles occur with round-leafed seagrasses on sand slopes, usually settling from pelagic state at about 8 cm long.  Adults on sand or algae covered reefs to about 25 m depth (Ref. 48635).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Solitary or in pairs (Ref 90102).