Lichtenstein's Seahorse
Hippocampus lichtensteinii
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small seahorse of soft bottoms, Lichtenstein's seahorse reaches only about four centimetres in height. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until fully formed young swim free.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275200.
FAQ
- Is the Lichtenstein's Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Lichtenstein's Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lichtenstein's Seahorse get?
- The Lichtenstein's Seahorse grows to about 4 cm.