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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Zebra seahorse

Hippocampus zebra Whitley, 1964
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
20–69 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Found inshore on reef areas . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Also found in sand and mud bottoms, possibly associated with gorgonians (Ref 90102).

Scientific Name
Hippocampus zebra
Authority
Whitley, 1964
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Other
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
20–69 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17. : other.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Zebra seahorse is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Zebra seahorse is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
7cm TL

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 69 m , usually 20 - ? m . Tropical; 11°S - 27°S West Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
17

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Other
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Whitley, 1964

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