West African seahorse
📖 Overview
Length type refers to height (= TL - head length). Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18. : other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West African seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for West African seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 25 m . Tropical; 15°N - 15°S, 27°W - 14°E Central Atlantic: Western Sahara to Angola.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 663 records indexed .
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