Lined Seahorse
Hippocampus erectus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A seahorse of coastal waters that grips gorgonians, seagrass or even man made structures with its prehensile tail. Those drifting in floating Sargassum sprout fleshy tabs and bony bumps for camouflage, and the male, not the female, carries the developing brood in a belly pouch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159445.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Seahorse live?
- The Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Lined Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Seahorse get?
- The Lined Seahorse grows to about 19 cm.