big-belly seahorse
| Scientific name | Hippocampus abdominalis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lesson |
| Year of description | 1827 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Hippocampus |
Introduction
Hippocampus abdominalis, commonly known as big-belly seahorse, is a salt water fish from the Tasman Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
How to recognize the big-belly seahorse ?
The big-belly seahorse measures between 18 and 35 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly jaune body.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The big-belly seahorse is a fish living in small groups naturally found in the vegetation. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The big-belly seahorse is a fish ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 100 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
The big-belly seahorse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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