Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus

Seahorse

  • Ringed pipefish
  • Gebänderte Seenadel
  • Syngnathe zébré

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 5 and 56 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 19 cm
  • Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest