Photo Image Pegasus seamoth Eurypegasus draconis

PEGASUS SEAMOTH

Eurypegasus draconis

They are usually found in pairs, walking on their modified pectoral fins along sand and rubble. You can often observe them stirring up the sediment with their fins and feeding on small crustaceans hiding underneath the sand. Unusual critter, relative to the seahorse family. It can be mistaken for the Slender sea moth, which is quite rare, but also occasionally seen in Lembeh. Pegasus sea moth has a chubbier body and thicker snout.
Frequency of sightings:
COMMON
Best time of year:
YEAR-ROUND
Remarks:
Often in pairs
Divesites seen at:
Jahir, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Magic Rock, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pintu Kota Kecil

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Reef & Sea Grass
Bottom Dweller
Sea Moth
-	Pegasus seamoth