Author: (Herald, 1953)
FBname: Davao pughead pipefish
Comments: Planktonic fish taken within upper 200 m over depths of 610 to 7,120 m, whereas metamorphosed demersal examples are from coral habitats in 1.8 to 8 m.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Apparently associates with live corals, including <i>Galaxea fascicularis</i> (Ref 90102).