Author: Short, Smith, Motomura, Harasti & Hamilton, 2018
FBname: Japanese pygmy seahorse
Comments: This species was not associated with a particular host. It has been observed in association with mixed soft coral, <i>Halimeda</i> sp. (coralline algae) and hydroids on rocky reef walls and large boulders in both exposed and semi-sheltered locations (Ref. 118476)..