Occurrence, taxonomic notes and morphometric comparison of the alligator pipefish Syngnathoides biaculeatus (Bloch, 1785) from the Great Nicobar Island, India

A single female specimen (195 mm TL) of the alligator pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus (Bloch, 1785) was recorded from the coral reef rubble habitats of Gandhi Nagar, Great Nicobar Island. The present study provides a detailed morphological description of the species, including comprehensive morphometric measurements and meristic counts. This record represents important baseline information on…