Shorthead Seahorse
Hippocampus breviceps
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 15 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small seahorse of inshore waters, it clings with its tail to weed patches and clumps of Sargassum growing on sand and rock. The male carries the developing young in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch. It reaches about 15 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shorthead Seahorse live?
- The Shorthead Seahorse (Hippocampus breviceps) is typically found at 0 to 15 m.
- Is the Shorthead Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Shorthead Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shorthead Seahorse get?
- The Shorthead Seahorse grows to about 15 cm.