African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Максимальная длина

2,200000047683716 cm

Диапазон глубин

12-17m

Семейство

Syngnathidae

О рыбе

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
Диапазон глубин	12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

Тип воды

Saltwater

Диапазон глубин

12-17m

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Taxonomy

Отряд	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Семейство	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Виды	Hippocampus nalu

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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).