Dwarf Seahorse
Hippocampus zosterae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest seahorses in the sea, the dwarf seahorse anchors itself to Zostera and other seagrasses on shallow grass flats. It hunts by day, the male broods the eggs in a belly pouch, and it has been bred in captivity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275213.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Seahorse live?
- The Dwarf Seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Dwarf Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dwarf Seahorse get?
- The Dwarf Seahorse grows to about 5 cm.