Zebra Seahorse
Hippocampus zebra
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 20–69 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A seahorse of inshore reefs marked with bold zebra banding, it grips holdfasts with a prehensile tail and is sometimes found over sand and mud near gorgonians. The male carries the eggs in a belly pouch, and so little is documented that its status stays uncertain.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275212.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Seahorse live?
- The Zebra Seahorse (Hippocampus zebra) is typically found at 20–69 m.
- Is the Zebra Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra Seahorse get?
- The Zebra Seahorse grows to about 8 cm.