Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse
Hippocampus bargibanti
Sighting evidence at Blue Hole Romblon, Romblon
Photo: Julian Hsu · CC BY-NC
Bargibant's pygmy seahorses are found in pairs on Muricella sea fans at the cave entrance, their pink-and-red coloration matching the fan's polyps with extraordinary precision. This species was the first pygmy seahorse described to science and remains one of the most sought-after macro subjects in Southeast Asia. Guides in Romblon have documented consistent populations on specific fans for several years running.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.