Thorny Seahorse Collection

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Portrait of a Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) near Malapascua, Philippines

Thorny or spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) portrait made off Anilao, Philippines

Thorny seahorse, side view, red and pink with yellow markings, Bali
Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix), side view, red and pink with yellow markings, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Side view of a pale cream colored thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) against a dark background, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A thorny seahorse on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait
A thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) uses effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Asia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix). This seahorse inhabits seagrass beds and coral reefs throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from east Africa to Hawaii

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) behind a sponge. This seahorse inhabits seagrass beds and coral reefs throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from east Africa to Hawaii

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, 26-4-06
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The Thorny Seahorse, also known as Hippocampus histrix, is a fascinating creature found in the waters of Southeast Asia. With its unique appearance and captivating behavior, this seahorse never fails to amaze. In Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, a Thorny Seahorse gracefully navigates through the muck and rubble substrate. Its spiky body blends perfectly with its surroundings, providing excellent camouflage. Moving on to Bitung in North Sulawesi again, we find another Thorny Seahorse gripping onto a sponge. This tiny creature showcases its incredible ability to cling onto surfaces with ease. Venturing further into Malapascua in the Philippines reveals an enchanting portrait of a Thorny Seahorse. Its intricate features and delicate presence make it truly mesmerizing. Anilao in the Philippines presents us with yet another stunning portrait of the Thorny or Spiny Seahorse. The vibrant red and pink hues adorned with yellow markings create an eye-catching display underwater. Bali offers us a side view of a pale cream-colored Thorny Seahorse. Its subtle beauty shines through as it gracefully glides across the ocean floor. Returning once more to Lembeh Strait brings us face-to-face with this magnificent creature once again. Here we witness another Thorny Seahorse exploring its habitat amidst colorful corals and marine life. Traveling southwards to Southern Thailand's Andaman Sea unveils more sightings of the elusive Thorny Seahorses. These majestic creatures thrive in these warm waters surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Sulawesi Island in Indonesia holds yet another secret - the presence of these extraordinary seahorses. Their existence here highlights their adaptability and resilience within different environments throughout Southeast Asia. As we marvel at these images captured from various locations across Southeast Asia, one thing becomes clear - the thorny seahorse is indeed a remarkable species that deserves our admiration and protection for generations to come.