Darkflank Pipefish

Can be diagnosed by having snout depth 6-8 times in its length and snout length more than half of head length (Ref. 59043).

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

Inhabits shallow waters, over sandy or muddy substrate (Ref. 26335). Found mostly amongst detritus or vegetation over shallow muddy bottom (Ref. 6733).

Found mostly amongst detritus or vegetation over shallow muddy bottom (Ref. 6733). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).