Hippocampus barbouri Breeding Information

Species Data

Species:	Hippocampus barbouri
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity Reference: http://www.seahorse.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=105 http://www.seahorsesource.com/barbouri.html
Class:	A
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Environment:	Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 6 - 10 m (Ref. 48635 )
Size/Weight/Age:	Max length : 15.0 cm OT male/unsexed; (Ref. 48635 )
Distribution:	Tropical; 10°N - 5°N Western Central Pacific: southern Sulu Sea. International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04) and a minimum size of 10 cm applies.
Description:	Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 22. Description: (based on 19 specimens). Adult height: 7.8-14.5 cm. Rings: 11 + 34-35 (33-36). Snout length: 2.2-2.3 (2.0-2.6) in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 19 (16-22) covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 17-18 (15-20). Coronet: medium-high; five sharp spines. Spines: well-developed, usually quite sharp eye spine; first dorsal trunk spine much longer than others and curved backwards; tail spines of different lengths (in regular series e.g. long, short, long, short). Other distinctive characters: double cheek spines, double spines below eye. Color pattern: white to pale yellow to pale brown; reddish brown spots and lines on body; snout often striped; fine lines radiating from eye.
Biology:	Unlike most seahorses, this species is often found clinging to hard coral and doesn't seem to be worried about stingers (Ref. 48635 ). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205 ). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205 ). Popular spiny seahorse in aquarium trade; often sold bleached for traditional Chinese medicine.
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=53789
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Hippocampus barbouri
Classification Request:	Classification Request Not Available

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