Yellow Seahorse

Hippocampus kuda

Habitat & Distribusi :  Indo-Pacific Ocean

Makanan : Zooplankton, small crustaceans, fish larvae

Ukuran: 7 - 17 cm

Jangka Hidup: 1 - 5 years

Deskripsi

They are identified by their long, smooth bodies, short snouts, and vibrant yellow, cream, or brown coloration, sometimes with dark spots. They have prehensile tails that they use to cling on coral and seaweed

Perilaku

Slow-moving, sedentary, and solitary, they rely on camouflage and prehensile tails to anchor to seaweed, mangroves, or corals.

Reproduksi

They exhibit unique reversed reproduction, where males are pregnant and give birth. Following a courtship dance, the female deposits eggs into the male's brood pouch, where he fertilizes them. The male carries, protects, and nourishes the young for 10–28 days, eventually giving birth to hundreds of live, independent fry

Komunikasi & Persepsi

Primarily through visual, physical, and acoustic signals. Despite being generally solitary, they have complex social behaviors—especially during courtship—and can change color, posture, and produce sounds to communicate with mates, rivals, and their environment

Predator

Crabs, rays, skates, larger predatory fish