White's Seahorse

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Contributed by peter perry added 2006-01-27

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Ákos Lumnitzer added 2006-01-31

Guys,

THis is a big-bellied seahorse (H. abdominalis). H. whitei has a distinct coronet on top of its head and also rarely if ever has any spots.

This one has a rounded head, typical of H. abdominalis.

Cheers Akos

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