Sodwana pygmy seahorse.


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The sodwana pygmy seahorse is a South African species. They occur in shallow coastal water.  They are also known as African pygmy seahorses and honeypot seahorses. Their color and appearance are also similar to the Pontoh's pygmy seahorse and Japanese pygmy seahorse.  Their bodies are honey brown. They have red tails. Primary found at depth of about 12-17 m.  

Common NameSodwana pygmy seahorse
Scientific NameHippocampus nalu
Lifespan -
Length2 cm
Mass-
DietCarnivore

Scientific classification about Sodwana pygmy seahorse. 
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata       
classActinopterygii
OrderSyngnathiformes 
FamilySyngnathidae 
GenusHippocampus
SpeciesH. nalu


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