Author: (Hutton, 1872)
FBname: Pipefish
Comments: Occurs near piers and wharves to offshore depths of 62-120 m.  Specimens have been taken over bryozoan and coarse shell bottom; juveniles in surface plankton tows.  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 9.95 cm SL.