Barbour's seahorse

Barbour's seahorse (Hippocampus barbouri) is a species of seahorse. It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtidal aquatic beds. It is threatened by habitat loss. More

This fish is known as Barbour's Seahorse and the correct latin name is Hippocampus Barbouri. It belongs to the Seahorse family. (e) It's origin is Western Central Pacific. (e) Character and suggestions regarding care A peaceful Seahorse. More

The seahorse exhibit, featuring exotic species such as this Barbour's seahorse, has provided a boost in attendance at the aquarium. Sun photo by John Makely / December 28, 2003 The seahorse exhibit, featuring exotic species such as this Barbour's seahorse, has provided a boost in attendance at the aquarium. More

This close-up of a female Barbour's seahorse reveals the structure of the tube-like snout. As ambush predators, seahorses swallow their prey of small crustaceans, fish fry or other invertebrates with a motion that is almost too quick for the human eye to detect. More

Common names

Barbour's seahorse in English
common seahorse in English
Hippocampus barbouri in Catalan (Català)
spiny seahorse in English
spotted seahorse in English
Zebra-snout seahorse in English

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