Jayakar's seahorse
📖 Overview
Found in seagrass beds, e.g. Halophila spp. 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): 18 - 19. : other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jayakar's seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Jayakar's seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 80 m , usually 2 - 3 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Arabian Sea (Israel), Oman and Pakistan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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