Hey Seahorse Lovers -

I found these amazing pictures today and wanted to share them. I think it's amazing how seahorses can mimic their host/surroundings.

Pygmy Seahorse - Hippocampus bargibanti
http://www.marinelifephotography.com/diving/wakatobi/hippocampus-bargibanti.jpg

Plucked-chicken Pygmy Seahorse - Hippocampus sp.
http://www.marinelifephotography.com/diving/wakatobi/hippocampus-denise-pair.jpg

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/diving/wakatobi/hippocampus-denise.jpg

images borrowed from http://www.marinelifephotography.com/

awesome pics, thanks for sharing

Is there really a seahorse in that first pic? I am sure you want to believe there is, but we all want to believe in UFOs too. :tongue2:

i think the pygmys look like little emo kids with chicken pox.

Is there really a seahorse in that first pic? I am sure you want to believe there is, but we all want to believe in UFOs too. :tongue2:

he he....well, here's another picture....for those distrusting souls out there! :D
http://www.edge-of-reef.com/singnatidi/SIN020Hippocampusbargibanti9.jpg

I see you......

http://www.michaelaw.com/masite2006/Bali/images/DSC_2135a.jpg

they are such a beautiful creature. thanks for sharing the pics.

i should add that neither of these species is available to the hobby. attempts to keep them in captivity have failed to this date.

the barbiganti is an awesome-looking critter tho.