Author: (Whitley, 1932)
FBname: Pope's ponyfish
Remark: Common names of <i>Equuilites elongatus</i> retained in <i>E. popei</i> following respective countries of occurrence.
Comments: Inhabits shallow waters, usually in schools near the bottom.  Feeds mainly on small crustaceans, polychaetes and algae (Ref. 30573).