Korean Seahorse
Hippocampus haema
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–18 m
- Max size: 11.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This seahorse rides through life clinging to floating Sargassum and loose weed over shallow soft bottoms. As with all seahorses, the male carries the eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch, and the species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376208.
FAQ
- How deep does the Korean Seahorse live?
- The Korean Seahorse (Hippocampus haema) is typically found at 0–18 m.
- Is the Korean Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Korean Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Korean Seahorse get?
- The Korean Seahorse grows to about 11.4 cm.