Spotted Seahorse [Procaulon guttulatum]
Description
The Spotted Seahorse, Procaulon guttulatum, is another marine species in the Procaulon genus. It can be found in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It is known for its unique spotted patterns across its body. This species prefers coral reefs and seagrass beds for habitat. It has a prehensile tail that it uses for anchoring to substrates and it also exhibits the characteristic seahorse behavior where the males carry the eggs until they hatch.
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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