Barbour's seahorse
📖 Overview
Unlike most seahorses, this species is often found clinging to hard coral and doesn't seem to be worried about stingers . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Popular spiny seahorse in aquarium trade; often sold bleached for traditional Chinese medicine. OT=height length. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 22. : other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbour's seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barbour's seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 12 m . Tropical; 16°N - 10°S, 105°E - 127°E Central Pacific: Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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