Bastard Seahorse
Acentronura gracilissima
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny pipehorse that drapes itself among seaweed and red algae at the base of shallow rocky reefs, blending into the weed so well it is easy to overlook. At about six centimetres the male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Acentronura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217980.
FAQ
- Is the Bastard Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Bastard Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bastard Seahorse get?
- The Bastard Seahorse grows to about 6.2 cm.