Crowned Seahorse
Hippocampus coronatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 20 m
- Max size: 13.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A seahorse of nearshore Sargassum belts, growing to about 13 centimetres with a tall crown that names it. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail, and the species is used in Chinese medicine; so little is known of its numbers that it counts as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275192.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crowned Seahorse live?
- The Crowned Seahorse (Hippocampus coronatus) is typically found at 0 to 20 m.
- Is the Crowned Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Crowned Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crowned Seahorse get?
- The Crowned Seahorse grows to about 13.3 cm.