Author: (Meek & Hildebrand, 1923)
Comments: Most specimens were collected from freshwater habitats, but there are some caught from estuaries and mangrove areas; while planktonic juveniles have been collected well offshore at sea.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).  Brooding males present in collections from all months except November, December, February, and May (Ref. 30499).