SyngnathidaeSyngnathiformes1m – 30mUICN : NT (Near Threatened)
Short-snouted seahorse
Hippocampus hippocampus
Hippocampe à museau court camouflé dans les herbiers · R2 CDN Storage
Description & Morphologie
Small bony fish with an iconic vertical posture and a prehensile tail to anchor onto seagrass.
Habitat & Profondeur
Posidonia meadows, coastal sandy and rocky bottoms of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Zone bathymétrique :1 à 30 mètres
Conseils Photo Sous-Marine AquaExposure
Use natural light or soft diffused strobe. Never touch or displace the animal.