| Aspect: | Generally yellow or orange, but can turn black depending on surroundings |
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| Population: | Rare sight, spotting requires a trained eye. |
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| 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. |
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| Environment: |
Quiet waters, close to a sandy seabed or sheltering rock crevices |
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| Behaviour: |
A defenceless creature that has to be approached cautiously and very respectfully, or it will change quarters, never to be seen again. |
Dernière mise à jour: 22/10/15
Longsnout seahorse
- Désignation anglaise: Hippocampe long nez
- Désignation latine: Hippocampus reidi
- Désignation créole: Chouval-lanme
- Famille en latin: Syngnathidae
- Taille (cm): 6-15
