Coleman's pygmy seahorse
📖 Overview
Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Found in sand bottoms with sparse Zostera and Halophilia in 4-12 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13. : other; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coleman's pygmy seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coleman's pygmy seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 3 - 12 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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