Author: (Dawson & Allen, 1981)
FBname: Spinysnout pipefish
Comments: Adults inhabit rock or coral habitats.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Males may be brooding at about 10 cm SL. Also seen in sheltered water, often on rubble bottoms in 2-12 m (Ref 90102).