Japanese Seahorse
Hippocampus mohnikei
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This small seahorse anchors itself in Zostera seagrass beds and ventures into estuaries, reaching only about 8 centimetres from head to tail. The male broods the young in a pouch beneath his tail, and seagrass loss has left the species classed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275202.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Seahorse live?
- The Japanese Seahorse (Hippocampus mohnikei) is typically found at 0 to 20 m.
- Is the Japanese Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Seahorse get?
- The Japanese Seahorse grows to about 8 cm.