Author: (Richardson, 1840)
FBname: Spotted pipefish
Comments: Usually among vegetation in bays and estuaries, but sometimes offshore among floating <i>Sargassum</i>.  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 11.2 cm TL.