Author: Bleeker, 1852
FBname: Spotted seahorse
Comments: Inhabit seagrass and marine algae areas of estuaries and seaward reefs; also on steep mud slopes.  Found in open water and attached to drifting <i>Sargassum</i> up to 20 km from shore.  Adults in pairs (Ref. 48635).  Benthic to pelagic (Ref. 58302).  Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 85309).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Not shown to be monogamous in the laboratory (Ref. 30915). Very popular aquarium fish.  Highly valued species in traditional Chinese medicine (Ref. 30915).  Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35416).