Lazarus seahorse
📖 Overview
Lazarus seahorse (Hippocampus tristis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Syngnathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal soft rays: 4. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 14-17; subdorsal rings 2+1-2; tail rings 33-34; nose profile straight with a small spine; head and body spines small and blunt, proportionally small in largest specimen; most trunk ridges are with low tubercles; upper shoulder-ring spine is just below gill opening; lower shoulder-ring spine thick, knoblike, single or double with less developed secondary spine anteriorly; neck ridge is short and distinctly raised above gill openings .Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lazarus seahorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lazarus seahorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lazarus seahorse is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory. Temperate South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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