The Hippocampus Pontohi has been classified as a new spieces of seahorse after being discovered in 2003 by Hence Pontoh, dive guide in the Bunaken Marine Park. Today, this little critters just 1 cm in size, is often found attached to hydroids and often can be seen in pairs. The color variation range from white and yellow to dark brown.

In the pictures above you can see its big round belly as it is pregnant. I really wonder if its babies can reach a couple of mm in size.

It is not so easy to take pictures of this animal as the size is very small and often is in movement. 105mm lens is reccomended. This picture was taken with my Nikon D80 with a 60mm lens.

I really appreciate how my diveguides patiently every time while diving look for it.  Today, it si quite common to find this Hippocampus and you can make sure that you will be able to see at least one of them during your holiday here.

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