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African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maksimum Boy
2,200000047683716 cm
Derinlik Aralığı
12-17m
Familya

Hakkında

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
Derinlik Aralığı 12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
12-17m
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Taxonomy

Takım Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Familya Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Türler Hippocampus nalu

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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).

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