Denise's Pygmy Seahorse [Hippocampus denise]
Description
Denise's pygmy seahorse is a tiny seahorse species found in the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits tropical coral reefs, and is particularly associated with gorgonian corals. This species is extremely small, usually less than 2.4 cm in length, and has a slender body. Its coloration is highly variable, but it often matches the color of its coral habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathidae
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| Genus |
Pygmy Pipehorses
Acentronura
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