Where Does Pygmy Seahorse Live?
Hippocampus bargibanti
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Where to find Pygmy Seahorse
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- 10-40 meters (33-130 feet), typically found at depths where Muricella gorgonian corals thrive.
- Environment
- Exclusively found on Muricella gorgonian corals (specifically Muricella plectana and Muricella paraplectana). These corals are typically found on reef slopes and walls in areas with moderate currents.
- Geographic range
- Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Philippines, Fiji, and parts of Australia (Great Barrier Reef).
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