Horsefish
Hippocampus erectus
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 19.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-100m
Taxonomy
| गण | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| कुल | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Hippocampus erectus |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Horsefish get?
Horsefish can grow up to 19.0 cm long.
Where is Horsefish found?
Neritic
What family does Horsefish belong to?
Horsefish (Hippocampus erectus) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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