Potbelly seahorse
Hippocampus abdominalis
| Diet | Shrimp and other small crustaceans called zooplankton and zoobenthos |
|---|---|
| Size | Common length: 7 inches (18 cm); Max length: 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Southeast Indian and Southwest Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Harbors, rocky bays |
About the Potbelly seahorse
Also known as a big-belly seahorse, the potbelly seahorse is one of the world's largest seahorse species.
Did you know?
- Compared to most seahorse species, potbelly seahorses are relatively strong swimmers. They can swim hundreds of meters in the course of a day.
- Also known as a big-belly seahorse, the potbelly seahorse is one of the world’s largest seahorse species.
- Male potbelly seahorses have a bright smooth patch on their round stomachs. Compared to females, males have longer, thinner tails and dark splotches across their bodies.
- Males experience a pregnancy that lasts approximately four weeks before giving birth to a brood of about 300.
IUCN Red List Conservation Status
Association of Zoos & Aquariums Species Survival Plan®
This species is part of a program to support healthy, genetically diverse animal populations.