Shorthead seahorse
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit inshore waters . Occur in small to large aggregations in weed patches attached to rocks on sand, mostly in Sargassum weeds . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. : other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shorthead seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shorthead seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male incubates the eggs in a pouch. Produces 50 to 100 young in single or combined brood from several females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 15 m . Temperate; 21°S - 43°S south west Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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