Author: (Bleeker, 1854)
FBname: Blue-spotted pipefish
Comments: Adults occur in estuaries, lower reaches of coastal rivers and streams (Ref. 4127) and mangroves (Ref. 48635).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Males may be brooding at 6.5-7.5 SL.