Author: Dawson, 1981
Remark: Issue on validity of subspecies:  subspecies considered as valid in FB, synonymized with the species <i>Doryrhamphus excisus</i> Kaup, 1856 in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Mar. 2011: Ref. 86697).  Please send references, or more studies are needed.
Comments: Adults occur in reefs and tide pools at depths of about 9 m.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).