Fisher's Seahorse
Hippocampus fisheri
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny Hawaiian seahorse measured from coronet to tail tip, this species reaches only about 8 centimetres. Like all seahorses the male broods the young in a pouch beneath his tail until they emerge fully formed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275194.
FAQ
- Is the Fisher's Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Fisher's Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fisher's Seahorse get?
- The Fisher's Seahorse grows to about 8 cm.