Great Seahorse
Hippocampus kelloggi

Identification: Coronet: high, with five short spines, and high plate in front of coronet. Spines: low and rounded, slightly better developed in younger specimens, but still blunt-tipped Other distinctive characters: long, slightly backwards pointing, rounded cheek spine; deep head; narrow body; thick body rings; prominent, rounded eye spine; thick snout. Pale, often with tiny white spots running in vertical lines, but otherwise uniform in color.

Behavior:  Peaceful

Maximum Length: Adult height: 15.0-25.0cm

Origin:  Indo-west Pacific: from East Africa and the Red Sea to Japan and Lord Howe Island, Australia

Minimum tank size: 20 Gallon

Feeding and diet: Frozen, enriched Mysis shrimp, copepods, Hawaiian Red Shrimp.

Availability: Occasional

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