Author: (Günther, 1860)
FBname: Whipfin ponyfish
Comments: Found in coastal inshore waters over mud or sand bottoms, rarely near reefs (Ref 90102).  Stays near the substrate and feeds on small shrimps, other crustaceans, and polychaetes (Ref. 5213).  A flighty species during the day (Ref. 48635).