This slight seahorse was a chance discovery, when Neville Coleman was force to dive inside Lord Howe Island lagoon because waters outside the lagoon were too rough. Described in 2003, still not much is known about Hippocampus colemani.
Habitat
Sea grasses in protected lagoons. Found mainly among Zostera and Halophila. Depth of Up to 5mm.
Range
Only confirmed distribution from Lord Howe Island. Suspected distribution off of the New South Wales coast.
Description
22mm, white, yellow or gold with red rimmed white spots. Males and females very rotund in appearance. Extremely small snout, well defined nose spine.
Life Cycle
Unknown.
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