Long-Snouted Seahorse
Hippocampus guttulatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 21.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The long snouted seahorse clings to algae and eel grass in shallow inshore lagoons, anchoring with its prehensile tail and sucking up tiny prey through its tube shaped snout. Adults hold to very small home ranges, and the male carries the developing young in a pouch on his belly.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 154776.
FAQ
- How deep does the Long-Snouted Seahorse live?
- The Long-Snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Long-Snouted Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Long-Snouted Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Long-Snouted Seahorse get?
- The Long-Snouted Seahorse grows to about 21.5 cm.