Found in eelgrass beds and in drifting algae, and off rocky shores (Ref. 2850). Some specimens have been captured by dipnet under a light at night (Ref. 2850). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Eastern Pacific: Redondo Beach in southern California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.

Eastern Pacific: California, U.S.A. to Baja California, Mexico.

Maximum size: 250 mm TL

25.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 2850))

demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 11 m (Ref. 2850)

Depth: 0 - 11m.
Recorded at 11 meters.

Habitat: demersal. Found in eelgrass beds and in drifting algae, and off rocky shores. Some specimens have been captured by dipnet under a light at night.

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

Not Evaluated