Denise’s Pygmy Seahorse

Fish > Syngnathiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Denise’s Pygmy SeahorseScientific Name: Hippocampus deniseCategory: FishSubcategory: SyngnathiformesSize: Total length: 0.55–0.94 in (1.4–2.4 cm)Weight: 0.003–0.008 oz (0.1–0.2 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in native reef habitatsDiet: Carnivore...

Bunny Leaf Slug

Invertebrates > Sacoglossa

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bunny Leaf SlugScientific Name: Costasiella usagiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SacoglossaSize: Total length: 0.12–0.24 in (3–6 mm)Weight: Under 0.001 oz (< 0.02 g)Lifespan: 4–8 months in tropical marine environmentsDiet: Herbivore /...

Pontoh’s Pygmy Seahorse

Fish > Syngnathiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pontoh’s Pygmy SeahorseScientific Name: Hippocampus pontohiCategory: FishSubcategory: SyngnathiformesSize: Total length: 0.55–0.67 in (1.4–1.7 cm)Weight: 0.002–0.005 oz (0.05–0.14 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in high-current coral reef...

Paine’s Flasher Wrasse

Fish > Wrasses

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Paine’s Flasher WrasseScientific Name: Paracheilinus paineorumCategory: FishSubcategory: WrassesSize: Total length: 2.8–3.3 in (7.0–8.5 cm)Weight: 0.4–0.8 oz (12–22 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in the wildDiet: Planktivore (pelagic copepods,...

Crested Nembrotha

Invertebrates > Polyceridae & Nudibranchs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Crested NembrothaScientific Name: Nembrotha cristataCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Polyceridae & NudibranchsSize: Total length: 2.0–4.7 in (5.0–12.0 cm); prominent elongated bodyWeight: 0.35–1.0 oz (10–28 g)Lifespan: Estimated 1–2...