Author: Smith, 1963
FBname: River pipefish
Comments: Occurs in rivers with tidal influence.  Found in association with submerged aquatic macrophytes, primarily the eelgrass <i>Zostera capensis</i> (Ref. 26174).  Sympatric with <i>Syngnathus acus</i> in the eelgrass beds (Ref. 26174).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).