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Fisher's seahorse (Hippocampus fisheri)
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Syngnathidae

Fisher's seahorse

Hippocampus fisheri

Eight Centimeters Seahorse from the Hawaiian Islands

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Other
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Hippocampus fisheri, commonly known as Fisher's seahorse, or the Hawaiian seahorse, is a species of fish of the family Syngnathidae. It is known from the Hawaiian Islands, although previous misidentifications indicated species occurrences in Australia and New Caledonia. Habitat preferences are unknown, but it has been found far away from shore and at depths greater than 100 metres (330 ft).

Maximum length
8 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
other
Distribution
Western Pacific: Hawaii.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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