Common seahorse
A species of Seahorses, Also known as Yellow seahorse, Sea pony, Oceanic sea horse Scientific name : Hippocampus kuda Genus : Seahorses
Common seahorse, A species of Seahorses
Also known as:
Yellow seahorse, Sea pony, Oceanic sea horse
Botanical name: Hippocampus kuda
Genus: Seahorses
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Description
The yellow seahorse is a small fish that can reach a length of 17–30 cm. The body is quite large, elongated and has no spines, all bumps are rounded. The head is relatively large compared to the body. The snout is short and thick. The coronet is small and rises towards the rear, it can also sometimes have more or less long filaments. Some adults have a black line running through the dorsal fin in the direction of its width. The body coloration is often dark with a grainy texture but can also be yellow, cream or reddish with blotches and numerous small dark spots.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Seahorses and pipefishes Family
Pipefishes and seahorses Genus
Seahorses Species
Common seahorse