Photo Image Denise pygmy seahorse Hippocampus denise

DENISE PYGMY SEAHORSE

Hippocampus denise

Very small species, usually found living in association with gorgonian seafans, especially from (Annella sp) and (Muricella sp). Commonly their body color is orange or red with white tubercles. Very well camouflaged with their seafans host.
Frequency of sightings:
RARE
Best time of year:
Occasionally
Remarks:
Around 20m deep or more, body size up to 2 cm.
Divesites seen at:
Angels Window, Batu Sandar, Jiko Yansi, Makawide, Nudi Retreat

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Reef & Sea Grass
Buttom Dweller
Seahorse
-	Bargibanti pygmy seahorse
-	Common seahorse
-	Denise pygmy seahorse
-	Pontohi pygmy seahorse
-	Thorny seahorse
-	Three-spot seahorse