Zebra seahorse
Species of fish
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The zebra seahorse (Hippocampus zebra) is a species of fish in the family Syngnathidae. It is endemic to northern Australia.
| Zebra Seahorse | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Hippocampus |
| Species: | H. zebra |
| Binomial name | |
| Hippocampus zebra Whitley, 1964 | |
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Habitat This species of fish has been found inshore in and around coral reefs and it can also be found in areas with sand and mud bottoms, possibly associated with gorgonians.[4] The maximum reported depth is 69 m (226 ft).[5] It is ovoviviparous, the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch that is situated under the tail.[4]
