Hippocampus semispinosus
| Scientific name | Hippocampus semispinosus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Weber |
| Year of description | 1913 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Hippocampus |
Introduction
Hippocampus semispinosus is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size14 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Average size14 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Mimicryplants
How to recognize Hippocampus semispinosus ?
Hippocampus semispinosus measures between 14 and 18 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune and marron body.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Hippocampus semispinosus is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found in the vegetation. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur paternel (poche)
Hippocampus semispinosus is a fish ovipare incubateur paternel (poche).
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 - 29 °C
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Depth8 - 70 m
Biotope presentation
Hippocampus semispinosus is most often found at a depth between 8m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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