Hippocampus suezensis

Seahorse

  • Egyptian seahorse
  • Hippocampe égyptien

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found among algae or invertebrates (sponges, rods, corals...)
  • The species can be found between 1 and 70 Meters.
  • Rare species.
  • Hides among algae.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a couple
  • Hides among algae.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!