The Common seahorse is native to Indo-Pacific and is also called spotted seahorse, yellow seahorse, Hippocampus, kuda, and estuary seahorse. It’s a member of the family Syngnathidae identified by its large elongated body lacking spines and rounded bumps. It has a large head when compared to its body and short thick snout. It also shows filaments in its rear and often has a dark complexion with some showing yellow, reddish, and cream blotches. The common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) love estuaries, harbors, mangroves, rocky bottom, and where it can cling to seaweed. Besides, it also easily adapts to living in the aquarium.
Common Seahorses have a total length between 2.75”-6.7” (7-17 cm) and body height of .4”-1” (1-2.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Seahorse is in the range of 1-4 years.
The Common seahorse is native to Indo-Pacific and is also called spotted seahorse, yellow seahorse, Hippocampus, kuda, and estuary seahorse. It’s a member of the family Syngnathidae identified by its large elongated body lacking spines and rounded bumps. It has a large head when compared to its body and short thick snout. It also shows filaments in its rear and often has a dark complexion with some showing yellow, reddish, and cream blotches. The common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) love estuaries, harbors, mangroves, rocky bottom, and where it can cling to seaweed. Besides, it also easily adapts to living in the aquarium.
Common Seahorses have a total length between 2.75”-6.7” (7-17 cm) and body height of .4”-1” (1-2.5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Common Seahorse is in the range of 1-4 years.