Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse [Hippocampus bargibanti]
Description
Bargibant's pygmy seahorse is a small seahorse species native to the western Pacific Ocean. It's found in coral reefs, specifically in gorgonian corals. This species is tiny, usually less than 2.7 cm in length, and has a unique coloration that perfectly matches the corals it inhabits, making it an expert in camouflage.
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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