Hippocampus kelloggi Breeding Information

Species:	Hippocampus kelloggi
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity Reference:
Class:	B
Synonyms:	Hippocampus suezensis
Environment:	Bathydemersal, sub tropical and tropical deep water species. Offshore species found near Queensland, South Whales and Phillipines.
Size/Weight/Age:	Max length : 28.0 cm OT male/unsexed; (Ref. 45091 ) Length at first maturity Lm 15.0 range ? - ? cm
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific
Description:	Pale seahorse of varying colors often with small white spots, it is reported that males exhibit darker colorations and slimmer body mass. 11 Trunk rings and 39-40 tail rings. Adults are 15-25cm, head is deep with thick snout and cheek spines that are long and curve backwards slightly. rings and spines are prominent but rounded.
Biology:	Deep water species, associated with corals (Ref. 52034 ). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205 ). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205 ).
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=53815
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Hippocampus kelloggi
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