Hippocampus comes Breeding Information

Species Data

Species:	Hippocampus comes
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity Reference:
Class:	B
Synonyms:
Environment:	Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range ? - 20 m (Ref. 52034 )
Size/Weight/Age:	Max length : 18.7 cm OT male/unsexed; (Ref. 52034 )
Distribution:	Tropical; 15°N - 10°S, 91°E - 128°E Western Central Pacific: Malaysia, Singapore, Viet Nam and Philippines. Confused with Hippocampus kuda. 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): 17 19. Description: (based on 27 specimens): Adult height: 10.7-14.6cm. Rings: 11+35-36 (34-37). Snout length: 2.2 (1.9-2.5) in head length. Dorsal fin rays: 18 (17-19) covering 2+1 rings. Pectoral fin rays: 17 (16-19). Coronet: small and quite low, with five distinct rounded knobs or spines Spines: knob-like and blunt, to well-developed and quite sharp; often with dark band around them near tip. Other distinctive characters: cheek spines double; double spines below, and sometimes also above eye; prominent, sharp nose spine; snout long and slender. Color pattern: commonly hues of yellow and black, sometimes alternating; striped tail (although this may not be visible in dark specimens); mottled or blotched pattern on body; may have fine white lines radiating from eye.
Biology:	Length type refers to Height (= from top of coronet to the tip of straightened tail). This species is mainly found in pairs (Ref. 48635 ) on coral reefs, sponge gardens, kelp, and floating Sargassum. Nocturnal, site faithful. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 85309 ). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205 ). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205 ). Life span probably more than 2-3 years. Used for traditional Chinese medicine (Ref. 85309 ).
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=53792
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Hippocampus comes
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