African pygmy seahorse

Hippocampus nalu

Not Evaluated Saltwater

最大体长

2.200000047683716 cm

栖息水深

12-17m

科

Syngnathidae

简介

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
栖息水深	12-17m

Habitat & Distribution

水质类型

Saltwater

栖息水深

12-17m

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Taxonomy

目	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
科	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
物种	Hippocampus nalu

常见问题

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).