Egyptian seahorse
📖 Overview
Egyptian seahorse (Hippocampus suezensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Syngnathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 9 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20; Anal soft rays: 4. This species is characterized by the following: D 20, A 4; trunk rings 11; tail rings 40; brood pouch extends over 7-8 rings; head length/snout length = 1.7 times the HL; snout 0.56, least snout depth 0.18; anterior pair of cheek spines are broad, blunt, directed to the anterior, running parallel to the lower jaw; 2 pairs of eye spines, where anterior pair longer than posterior, both are prominent; coronet straight with wedge-like ridges; body with 3 lines of spines on each side, dorsal, lateral, ventral extending to the posterior end of the head; lateral line short; colour (in ethanol) is brown with tiny pale spots .: other (see remarks).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Egyptian seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; non-migratory; depth range 9 - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: restricted to the Red and Arabian Seas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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