West Australian Seahorse
Hippocampus subelongatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A seahorse of muddy edges and high silt areas, it grips jetty piles, moorings and sponges and slips into deeper water through winter. Pairs appear to stay genetically monogamous, the male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail, and it reaches about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275211.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Australian Seahorse live?
- The West Australian Seahorse (Hippocampus subelongatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the West Australian Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The West Australian Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the West Australian Seahorse get?
- The West Australian Seahorse grows to about 20 cm.