Striped Villora Seahorse [Villora lineata]
Description
The Striped Villora Seahorse is a remarkable species known for its unique striped pattern. These seahorses inhabit coastal waters, particularly seagrass beds and coral reefs. They are found in the Atlantic Ocean, especially around the Gulf of Mexico. As with all seahorses, the males carry the eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
|
| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
|
| Genus |
Villora
Villora
|