This species is found in Eastern central Atlantic oceanic seabed areas. The West African seahorse has a long cylindrical body. They can grow maximum length about 19cm. They are not proficient swimmers, they only swim short distance. West African seahorse is listed as vulnerable. The male one carries the eggs in it's brood pouch.
| Common Name | West African seahorse. |
| Scientific Name | Hippocampus algiricus |
| Lifespan | - |
| Length | 15-35cm |
| Mass | - |
| Diet | Carnivore |
Scientific classification about West African seahorse.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Syngnathiformes |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Hippocampus |
| Species | H. algiricus |
Vocabulary.
1.Brood pouch - area where the female deposits eggs on male's body
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