Author: (Bleeker, 1863)
Comments: Occurs in coastal rivers and estuaries (Ref. 4127).  Seems to be mainly a brackish water species, only occasionally entering fresh water (Ref. 81680).  Has been recorded in waters with a temperature range of 26.0-29.0 °C (Ref. 4959).  Lives among algae where it mimics the coloration of the vegetation.  Feeds on small prey and organic debris.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The incubation of the eggs takes place in a marsupial pouch found in front of the tail of the males (Ref. 5377).  Dawson (1981) reported over 800 postlarvae in a male of 141 mm SL (Ref. 81680).  Maximum reported total length 20.0 cm (Ref. 5377).