biserialis, Syngnathus Kaup [J. J.] (ex Gray) 1856:33 [Catalogue of lophobranchiate fish in the collection of the British Museum; ref. 2575] India or China. Holotype (unique): BMNH 1982.5.12.1. •Synonym of Parasyngnathus penicillus (Cantor 1849) -- (Dawson 1984:76 [ref. 21119]). •Synonym of Hippichthys penicillus (Cantor 1849) -- (Dawson 1985:100 [ref. 6541], Kuiter 2009:278 [ref. 30404]). Current status: Synonym of Hippichthys penicillus (Cantor 1849). Syngnathidae: Syngnathinae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.