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The Pacific seahorse, also known as the giant seahorse, (Hippocampus ingens) is a species of fish in the family Syngnathidae. Their genus name ( Hippocampus ) is derived from the Greek word hippos , which means "horse" and campus , which means "sea monster."
Giant seahorses are predators of small crustaceans and zooplankton, while also being a food source to other animals. They may be hosts to parasites or fall victim to bacterial and fungal infections, particularly in captivity.
Hippocampus ingens are one of the largest seahorses, with adult pacific seahorses ranging in size from 12 to 19 centimetres (4.7 to 7.5 in) in height, with a maximum known size of 30 centimetres (12 in). Offspring are approximately 9 mm after birth.
It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the United States. Its natural habitat is coral reefs. It is threatened by habitat loss. The genus name is derived from the Greek hippos or "horse" and campus or "sea monster." Major Threats.
Pacific seahorses, also known as giant seahorses, Hippocampus ingen (Girard, 1858), are the the largest of the ~56 known species of seahorses in the world, reaching up to 36 cm (14 in) in length. The Genus name is derived from the Greek hippos or “horse” and campus or “sea monster.”
16 mar 2024 · The Pacific Seahorse, also called the giant seahorse, grows up to 12 inches and displays an array of colors from maroon to green to grey. This marine creature dwells among mangroves, coral, and rocky reefs in the expansive Pacific, stretching from Baja California to Chile.
The Pacific seahorse, also known as the giant seahorse, (Hippocampus ingens) is a species of fish in the family Syngnathidae. This species is the only seahorse species found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
