White's Seahorse
Hippocampus whitei
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–46 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
An endangered seahorse from the estuaries and weedy shallows of eastern Australia, where it clings to seagrass, sponges, jetty pilings and even shark nets. It stays loyal to one small patch of ground, and the male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212235.
FAQ
- How deep does the White's Seahorse live?
- The White's Seahorse (Hippocampus whitei) is typically found at 0–46 m.
- Is the White's Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The White's Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White's Seahorse get?
- The White's Seahorse grows to about 13 cm.