Bighead seahorse
Hippocampus angustus
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Overview
Bighead seahorse (Hippocampus angustus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes), in the order Syngnathiformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm. Its recorded depth range is 3–63 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 3-63m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
3-63m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| 科 | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| 種 | Hippocampus angustus |
よくある質問
How big does Bighead seahorse get?
Bighead seahorse can grow up to 22.0 cm long.
Where is Bighead seahorse found?
Neritic
What family does Bighead seahorse belong to?
Bighead seahorse (Hippocampus angustus) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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