Highcrown Seahorse (species: Hippocampus procerus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Hippocampus procerus
Highcrown Seahorse

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Syngnathiformes
Family Syngnathidae
Genus Hippocampus
Species Hippocampus procerus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 11 cm (Tail to snout)

Depth range

  • Up to 20 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found on the east coast of Australia.

It is often found associated with mixed algae and coral reef. (Wikipedia)

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