Ogilby first referred to Hippocampus dahli as Hippocampus dahli in 1908. It is a member of the Syngnathidae family and Syngnathinae subfamily. It is frequently referred to as Low-crown Seahorse. Until recently, it was believed that the Flatface Seahorse, Hippocampus planifrons, which lives in northwestern Australia, was synonymous with the Low-crown Seahorse, which may be found in north and north-eastern Australia.
Habitat
The fish species known as the low-crown seahorse, or Hippocampus dahli, belongs to the Syngnathidae family. It only exists along Australia’s northeastern coast, between Darwin and Brisbane, where it inhabits estuary channels with soft or rocky substrates at depths of up to 21 meters (69 ft).
Feeding
Although little is known about its feeding habits, it is assumed that it consumes small crustaceans like caprellid, copepods, and amphipods as well as caridean shrimp.
Mating Behavior
The males of this species are ovoviviparous, which means before giving birth to live young they keep the eggs in a brood pouch.
Description
H. dahli has a maximum length of 12 centimeters (4.7 in). Individuals typically have low, decreased spines, a modest coronet, and comparatively smooth bodies. Color patterns in this species are sexually dimorphic. Females typically range from pale brown to black, with black scribbles creating patterned lines that resemble zebra stripes. Males typically have dark brown to black skin with black smudges.
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