Author: Kaup, 1856
FBname: Wide-bodied pipefish
Comments: Occur in bays, estuaries and shallow coastal waters.  Occurs among seagrass and algae (Ref. 31838).  Occasionally found in floating seaweed (Ref. 31838).  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 6.5-7 cm TL.