Author: Clark, 1966
FBname: Barred xenia-pipefish
Comments: Occurs in coral and sandy bottoms and among coral branches from 0 to 9.1 m.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Also found among <i>Xenia</i> soft coral in 1-10 m (Ref 90102).