Japanese seahorse
Hippocampus mohnikei
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Saltwater
Overview
Japanese seahorse (Hippocampus mohnikei) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes), in the order Syngnathiformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–20 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-20m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| 科 | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| 物种 | Hippocampus mohnikei |
常见问题
How big does Japanese seahorse get?
Japanese seahorse can grow up to 8.0 cm long.
Where is Japanese seahorse found?
Estuaries
What family does Japanese seahorse belong to?
Japanese seahorse (Hippocampus mohnikei) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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