Cosmocampus brachycephalus

Cosmocampus brachycephalus (American crested pipefish) is a species of marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean, near southern Florida (USA), the Bahamas, and northern South America. It lives in sub-tidal grass flats to depths of 10 m, where it can grow to lengths of 10 cm. This species ovoviviparous, with males carrying eggs and giving birth to live young.

Identifying Features
This species can be distinguished by its prominent crest on top of its head, as well as its black stripes.