divepix - Longsnout seahorse

Longsnout seahorse

Aspect:	Generally yellow or orange, but can turn black depending on surroundings
Population:	Rare sight, spotting requires a trained eye.
Notable feature:	Distinctive "S"-shaped body, the tail end of which curls around a mooring structure (coral, or as is more usually the case, a rope sponge.
Environment:	Quiet waters, close to a sandy seabed or sheltering rock crevices
Behaviour:	A defenceless creature that has to be approached cautiously and very respectfully, or it will change quarters, never to be seen again.