Author: Peters, 1869
FBname: Shorthead seahorse
Comments: Adults inhabit inshore waters (Ref. 7300).  Occur in small to large aggregations in weed patches attached to rocks on sand, mostly in Sargassum weeds (Ref. 9002).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812.