Ecology of Hippocampus fuscus
 
Main Ref. Foster, S.J. and A.C.J. Vincent, 2004
Remarks Zooplanktivorous. On stone and gravel substrates, along with artifical constructions. Found in harbors and bays with tranquil waters (Ref. 127989). Also found in algal reefs (Ref. 52034). Length type refers to height (= TL - head length). Occurs in eelgrass beds (Zostera sp.) in lagoons. Diurnal.

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Hippocampus fuscus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Hard Bottom;
Substrate Ref. Golani, D., E. Azurro, J. Dulčić, E. Massutí and L. Orsi-Relini, 2021
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; sea grass; Coral Reefs: lagoons;
Special habitats Ref. Foster, S.J. and A.C.J. Vincent, 2004

Associations

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Feeding

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Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
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(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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