Tiger Tail Seahorse
Hippocampus comes
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 18.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This seahorse clings by its prehensile tail to coral, sponge gardens and drifting Sargassum, usually living in pairs and faithful to one patch of reef. It hunts zooplankton by stealth, and the male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until the young are born. It is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275191.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tiger Tail Seahorse live?
- The Tiger Tail Seahorse (Hippocampus comes) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Tiger Tail Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Tiger Tail Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tiger Tail Seahorse get?
- The Tiger Tail Seahorse grows to about 18.7 cm.