African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater

ความยาวสูงสุด

2.200000047683716 cm

ช่วงความลึก

12-17m

วงศ์

Syngnathidae

เกี่ยวกับ

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
ช่วงความลึก	12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

ประเภทน้ำ

Saltwater

ช่วงความลึก

12-17m

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Taxonomy

อันดับ	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
วงศ์	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
สายพันธุ์	Hippocampus nalu

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

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).