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Where Does Pygmy Seahorse Live?

Hippocampus bargibanti

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Pygmy Seahorse lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

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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