Denise's Pygmy Seahorse
Hippocampus denise
Sighting evidence at Cobrador Island, Romblon
Photo: Poul Erik Rasmussen · © all rights reserved
Denise's pygmy seahorses colonize the large sea fans along Cobrador's wall, their tiny orange bodies camouflaged perfectly among the fan's polyps. At under 2 cm they are among the smallest vertebrates on earth and are easily overlooked without a knowledgeable guide. Pairs or small groups are typically found at depths between 18 and 35 meters on Muricella and Annella sea fans.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Denise's Pygmy Seahorse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.