Dwarf Seahorse [Procaulon pusillum]
Description
The Dwarf Seahorse, or Procaulon pusillum, is a small marine species that is native to the waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the smallest seahorse species in the world, reaching a maximum length of only about 5 cm. This species lives in seagrass beds and exhibits a wide range of colors that allow it to blend in with its surroundings. Like other seahorses, the males carry the fertilized eggs in a brood pouch.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
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| Genus |
Procaulon
Procaulon
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