Hippocampus erectus

Hippocampus erectus
Northern Seahorse – Hippocampus erectus
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
SyngnathidaeHippocampus erectusPerry1810Lined Seahorse

Hippocampus erectus

Unique Characters: Head and body pigmentation in the form of blotches, streaks, and lines. Snout length 0.33-.46 of head length.

Similar Species: Longsnout Seahorse Hippocampus reidi. Head and body pigmentation in the form of distinct dark round spots of varying sizes. Snout length 0.41-0.49 of head length.

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