Lichtenstein's Seahorse

Description: (based on 6 specimens): Adult height: 3.0-4.0cm. Rings: 10+31. Snout length: 3.2-3.9 in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 11-12 covering 2+0 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 11-12. Coronet: high, columnar or knob-like, without spines. Spines: low, rounded bumps only. Other distinctive characters: big head in relation to body. Color pattern: preserved specimens pale brown without markings.

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1112

Length type refers to height. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).