African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater

الطول الأقصى

2,200000047683716 cm

نطاق العمق

12-17m

الفصيلة

Syngnathidae

نبذة

The African pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus nalu) is one of the smallest seahorses known, reaching just 2.2 cm in length. It was discovered off the coast of South Africa and inhabits shallow coral reef areas in the western Indian Ocean.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	2,200000047683716 cm
نطاق العمق	12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

نوع الماء

Saltwater

نطاق العمق

12-17m

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Taxonomy

الرتبة	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
الفصيلة	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
الأنواع	Hippocampus nalu

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does African pygmy seahorse get?

African pygmy seahorse can grow up to 2.200000047683716 cm long.

What family does African pygmy seahorse belong to?

African pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus nalu) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).