Hippocampus spinosissimus, Hedgehog seahorse, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Hippocampus spinosissimus, Hedgehog seahorse, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Hippocampus spinosissimus Description
Head prominent, relatively mobile. Snout long. Height to about 12.5 cm.Dorsal soft rays: 16 to 20. Pectoral fin rays: 16 to 19. Colour variable, snout yellow-orange to red or dark brown, front of head usually darker. Pale grey saddles or bands with dark
Hippocampus spinosissimus Common Names
- Hedgehog seahorse
Hippocampus spinosissimus Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Hippocampus spinosissimus? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Hippocampus spinosissimus species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Syngnathiformes
- Family: Syngnathidae
- Genus: Hippocampus
Hippocampus spinosissimus, marine species closely related
Hippocampus spinosissimus, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Hippocampus spinosissimus marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Hippocampus spinosissimus. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Hippocampus spinosissimus are marked in green.
Hippocampus spinosissimus, geographic distribution
Where is Hippocampus spinosissimus found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Hippocampus spinosissimus can be found.
| Country | Locations | Dive Sites |
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| Indonesia | Lembeh Strait | Critter Hunt |
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Hippocampus spinosissimus, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Hippocampus spinosissimus species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Hippocampus spinosissimus.