Giraffe Seahorse
Hippocampus camelopardalis
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Named for the giraffe like blotches on its body, this seahorse clings to seagrass and algal beds in shallow coastal water. As in all seahorses the male broods the eggs in a belly pouch and gives birth to fully formed young.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212233.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giraffe Seahorse live?
- The Giraffe Seahorse (Hippocampus camelopardalis) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Giraffe Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Giraffe Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giraffe Seahorse get?
- The Giraffe Seahorse grows to about 10 cm.