Satomi's Pygmy seahorse

 

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Satomi's pygmy seahorse is the smallest known seahorse in the world with maximum length about 13.8 mm and height about 11.5 mm. They are mainly found in Derawan Island coral water. Satomi's pygmy seahorse is a nocturnal species ; very active at midnight. They bodies are brown to pale color with dark spots. Have round trunk. Mainly found in 15-20m in depth. Living as small groups with 3-5 members.  

Common Name Satomi's pygmy seahorse 
Scientific Name Hippocampus satomiae 
Lifespan -
Length13.8 mm
Mass -
Diet Carnivore

Scientific classification about Satomi's pygmy seahorse. 
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata     
classActinopterygii 
Order Syngnathiformes 
FamilySyngnathidae 
GenusHippocampus
SpeciesH. satomiae






















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