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Patagonian Seahorse
Hippocampus patagonicus
The Patagonian seahorse (Hippocampus patagonicus) is a species of marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. It inhabits coastal waters from northeastern Brazil to Chubut, Argentina. It generally is found at shallow depths attached to natural or artificial substrates. This species is ovoviviparous, with males brooding eggs in a brood pouch before giving birth to live young.
From the article Hippocampus patagonicus on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), quoted section by section
Range & habitat
H. patagonicus typically occurs in shallow waters to depths of 15 metres (49 ft) in Argentina. Individuals in Brazil have been found in deeper waters to depths of 120 metres (390 ft). They are usually found attached to floating marine algae (Sargassum sp.), seagrasses, sessile invertebrates (such as sponges, ascidians and polychaete worms), or artificial substrates.
Wikipedia: “Habitat”
What it does
Individuals of this carnivorous species are opportunistic predators, meaning that they prey on whatever species is most abundant and vulnerable in their environment at the time. They prey on amphipods, (including Gammaridae, Caprellidae, and Hiperidae species), and decapods. All sexes and sizes share feeding habits.
Wikipedia: “Feeding”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 322107.