African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater

अधिकतम लंबाई

2.200000047683716 cm

गहराई सीमा

12-17m

कुल

Syngnathidae

परिचय

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
गहराई सीमा	12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

जल प्रकार

Saltwater

गहराई सीमा

12-17m

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Taxonomy

गण	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
कुल	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
प्रजातियाँ	Hippocampus nalu

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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).