Pygmy Pipefish

SL to 55 mm; R 15-16(15)+28-31: SL 2.6-3.3.

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 3

Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs from tide pools to a depth of at least 8 m (Ref. 1602). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).