Pegasus Seamoth

Eurypegasus draconis

Sighting evidence at Basak Muck, Dumaguete

Pegasus seamoths walk across the open sand at Basak on modified pectoral fins in an unhurried, prehistoric-looking gait, grazing on small worms and crustaceans invisible to divers. They pair-bond for months and the two individuals of a bonded pair can often be found within centimetres of each other across successive dives.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Pegasus Seamoth is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.