Paradoxical Seahorse
Hippocampus paradoxus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: to 102 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Known from a single specimen dredged from the mid continental shelf at about 102 metres, this seahorse haunts the rippled sand and sponge gardens of the Great Australian Bight. Almost nothing is known of how it lives, and it is listed as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Hippocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Paradoxical Seahorse live?
- The Paradoxical Seahorse (Hippocampus paradoxus) is typically found at to 102 m.
- Is the Paradoxical Seahorse dangerous to divers?
- The Paradoxical Seahorse is harmless to divers.