Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse
Hippocampus nalu
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 12–17 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
Barely two centimetres and well hidden, this pygmy seahorse went unnoticed until recently. It clings to short algal turf growing on sandy coral bedrock in flat sandstone reefs between twelve and seventeen metres, often where strong currents sweep the gullies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1437127.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse live?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus nalu) is typically found at 12–17 m.
- Is the Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse get?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Seahorse grows to about 2.2 cm.