DENISE'S PYGMY SEAHORSE Hippocampus denise
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Often found with its tail wrapped around sponges or algal outgrowths. Mostly solitary but can be occasionally seen in small groups. It is easily recognised from other sea horse species by its spiky body and long snout. Its colour can range from white, yellow, and green, orange to red.
Frequency of sightings:
RARE
Best time of year:
ocasionaly
Remarks:
around 20m deep or more, body size up to 1.5cm.
Divesites seen at:
Angel´s Window, Batu Sandar, Jiko Yansi, Makawide, Nudi Retreat
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Reef & Sea Grass
Buttom Dweller
Sea Horse
- Bargibanti pygmi seahorse
- Common Sea Horse
- Denise's Pygmy Seahorse
- Pontohi pygmy seahorse
- Thorny sea horse
- Zebra Seahorse

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