Lichtenstein's seahorse


Lichtenstein's seahorse is a species of fish in the family Syngnathidae. This species requires further investigation to ensure validity.
The seahorse is named in honor of zoologist Martin Heinrich Carl Lichtenstein of the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, who provided the type specimen.

Description

Lichtenstein's seahorse is pale brown in colour without markings. It reaches a maximum length of 4.0 cm. Its coronet is high, columnar or knob-like, lacking spines.

Distribution

Lichtenstein's seahorse is found in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.