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Hippocampus denise
Hippocampus denise is tiny seahorse, growing only to a total length of 1.5 cm (5/8 inch). It is orange and resembles the pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti, though its tubercles are less distinct. Some individuals have better developed tubercles and are darker in colour. Males and females differ significantly in body shape. They are usually solitary, though they may be found in pairs or small groups on their host gorgonians, usually colonies of Annella reticulata, Muricella or Echinogorgia, in depths of up to 84m
Spotted on Apr 29, 2014
Submitted on Apr 30, 2014
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Thanks, @AprilPerry :)
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