Egyptian Seahorse
Hippocampus kelloggi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–150 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A large seahorse reaching nearly thirty centimetres, it lives in deeper water down to a hundred fifty metres, often among corals. As in all seahorses the male carries the developing young, brooding the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they are born; collection has left it Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212236.
FAQ
- How deep does the Egyptian Seahorse live?
- The Egyptian Seahorse (Hippocampus kelloggi) is typically found at 1–150 m.
- Is the Egyptian Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Egyptian Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Egyptian Seahorse get?
- The Egyptian Seahorse grows to about 28 cm.