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Encounter profile
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Hippocampus breviceps - Seahorses are distinctive marine fish known for their horse-like head, prehensile tail, and the male's unique role in pregnancy and birth.
Species profile
Shorthead Seahorse
Hippocampus breviceps
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Dives
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2
Locations
1 trip
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SNAP observations, not the species’ full biological range.
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Species field guide
Notes, taxonomy, identification & seasonality
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Life found nearby
Species photographed on the same dives come first, followed by close taxonomic neighbours.
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Southern Bobtail
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Edithburgh Jetty
Bigbelly Seahorse
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Common Seahorse
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Denise's Pygmy Seahorse
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