Shiho's seahorse
📖 Overview
Reported to live in a wide range of habitats, from shallow high-energy algae reefs to soft bottom habitats . 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
This species is distinguished in having the following characters: bony body; double gill openings; R 10 + 35-38 (holotype: 10 + 37); coronet moderately high; CoT 5; CHGO 26.8-41.0 % HL; CHMC 36.3-55.4 % HL; a very blunt or truncated spine on the dorsal fin base; absence of the wing-tip spine on dorsal fin base .: other; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shiho's seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shiho's seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 75 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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