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| PYGMY SEAHORSE (Hippocampus bargabanti ) Size: 2.5cm New Caledonia, Great Barrier Reef, Solomon Islands and Indonesia Habitat: The pygmy seahorse is found on coastal and fore reef slopes. It usually occurs at depths in excess of 30 m (98 feet), clinging to the branches of the a gorgonian of the genus Muricella. Feeding: They apparently feed on tiny zooplankton that are entrapped in the gorgonian's polyps or slime. Behavior: From one to dozens of these tiny syngnathids may be found residing on an individual gorgonian. Distinguishing Characteristics: This species is unmistakable, that is if you can find it! Interaction with Divers: Unconcerned. Relies on its marvelous camouflage to avoid being eaten. Will change position or even leave its gorgonian if threatened or harassed | NIKON D2X
60mm 1/125th F20 ISO100
jwindsurf
 | I used a 60mm f2.8 with a 2X teleconverter which gives the D2X 180mm focal length. hey mods · » Tuesday January 22nd, @07:44PM
| jaykaykay
 | About all I can say is wow! Having dredged for Sea Horses many years ago and knowing even the regular run of the mill species have good camouflage near the bottom and the sand, this is truly amazing. What a striking animal it is! hey mods · » Tuesday January 22nd, @08:40PM
| Stooges Fan
 | Definitely a million dollar shot! hey mods · » Wednesday January 23rd, @03:01AM
| Rick5
| Truly fascinating. A wonderful shot taken in another world that so few get to see. hey mods · » Wednesday January 23rd, @08:01PM
| kytyllen
 | Unbelievable skill...love all the info too! hey mods · » Friday January 25th, @03:46PM
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