Hippocampus histrix is normally between 4 and 5 inches in length. H. histrix is best distinguishable by the black stripe located around its nose. This seahorse has a 5 pointed crown, another distinguishable feature. Their colors include yellow, brown, tan and cream. They are more commonly known as Prickly seahorse or Yellow seahorse. Hippocampus histrix is found in the Indo-Pacific regions, around the Gulf of Thailand and in the South Sea of China.
LINKS TO SEAHORSE SITES:
Fish To The Nth helping hobbyists and breeders with questions and problems
Project Seahorse researching the sea horse
Vincent Labs breeding, conservation and management of seahorses
Seahorse Park information about sea horses
Some information from A Step-By-Step Book About Seahorses by Peter Giwojna and The Aquatic Bookstore and Fish To The Nth Thanks!!
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