Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
Related species for the Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti)
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Shiho’s seahorse (Hippocampus sindonis)
Information on the Shiho’s seahorse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)
The maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a particularly striking species of seahorse, named after the prominent fleshy spines that run…
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Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix)
Named after the spines that project from the corners of the bony plates covering the body, the spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) is, like…
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Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)
A large seahorse with a deep chest, the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) has the upright posture, prehensile tail and horse-like head…
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Longsnout seahorse (Hippocampus reidi)
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Tiger tail seahorse (Hippocampus comes)
Named for its black and yellow striped tail, the tiger tail seahorse (Hippocampus comes) is an unusual-looking fish, with an upright posture…
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Crowned seahorse (Hippocampus coronatus)
This Japanese seahorse earns its common name for the tall, backward-curving crown on top of its head, which is coupled with rather unusual…
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Denise’s pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise)
Denise’s pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) is a master of camouflage, its orange colouration and body tubercles exactly matching the stems…
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Low-crowned seahorse (Hippocampus trimaculatus)
The low-crowned seahorse (Hippocampus trimaculatus) can exist in a variety of colours and patterns, ranging from golden orange to sandy…
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Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus breviceps)
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Dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae)
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Big-belly seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis)
The big-belly seahorse is one of the largest of all seahorses, growing up to 35 cm in length. Like other seahorses, the head is held at…
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Jayakar’s seahorse (Hippocampus jayakari)
With their horse-like head, upright posture, locomotive dorsal fin, and prehensile tail, the seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) are some of the…
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Zebra seahorse (Hippocampus zebra)
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Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda)
A relatively large species, the common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) is unfortunately not as common as its name suggests, and is considered…
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Hedgehog seahorse (Hippocampus spinosissimus)
Aptly named for its spiny appearance, the hedgehog seahorse (Hippocampus spinosissimus) is, like all seahorses, an unusual and…
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West Australian seahorse (Hippocampus subelongatus)
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Great seahorse (Hippocampus kelloggi)
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White’s seahorse (Hippocampus whitei)
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Pacific seahorse (Hippocampus ingens)
Information on the Pacific seahorse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis)
The Knysna seahorse is the most endangered seahorse in the world. It possesses the characteristic seahorse shape and the body is encased in…
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Narrow-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus angustus)
Information on the narrow-bellied seahorse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Barbour's seahorse (Hippocampus barbouri)
Information on Barbour's seahorse (Hippocampus barbouri) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus)
Information on the short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Satomi's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus satomiae)
The diminutive Satomi’s pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus satomiae) is believed to be one of the world’s tiniest seahorses. Either…
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Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus pontohi)
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Long-nosed pipefish (Trachyrhamphus longirostris)
The long-nosed pipefish (Trachyrhamphus longirostris) belongs to the Syngnathidae, a family of fish consisting of seahorses, pipefishes, and…
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Pacific short-bodied pipefish (Choeroichthys brachysoma)
The Pacific short-bodied pipefish (Choeroichthys brachysoma) belongs to the Syngnathidae, a family of fish consisting of seahorses…
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Spiny pipehorse (Solegnathus spinosissimus)
Pipehorses are small fishes with slender and elongate bodies. Unlike many other fish, their bodies have no internal bones or external…
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Many-banded pipefish (Doryrhamphus multiannulatus)
The many-banded pipefish (Doryrhamphus multiannulatus) is a slender, elongate fish, named for the multiple dark bands running across its…
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