Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse
Hippocampus satomiae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 1.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
At barely a centimetre this is among the smallest of all seahorses, gathering at night in groups of three to five on small seafans between fifteen and twenty metres below reef overhangs. By day it hides so well it is hard to find even where it is known to live.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398434.
FAQ
- How deep does the Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse live?
- The Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus satomiae) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse get?
- The Satomi's Pygmy Seahorse grows to about 1.4 cm.