Smooth Seahorse

The SMOOTH SEAHORSE lacks spines, most are black or brownish, but white ones are occasionally seen, and females tend to be yellow.  They're most common in shallow protected environments, such as Kaneohe Bay.  They're often covered in algae and silt and are easily overlooked while diving.  They're a rare species, but they occasionally have population booms, most recently in 2005.  They grow to be up to 8" in length with tail outstretched.  

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