New Zealand Seashore

DSC_8875 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) male foraging. While common, the seahorse is not often seen because of its cryptic colouration and habit of remaining motionless amongst weed. Lives in harbours, bays, and on sheltered reefs. Broad Bay, Otago Harbour *

1956 / 2077

DSC_8875 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) male foraging. While common, the seahorse is not often seen because of its cryptic colouration and habit of remaining motionless amongst weed. Lives in harbours, bays, and on sheltered reefs. Broad Bay, Otago Harbour *

DSC 8864 Eastern potbelly pot bellied Seahorse kiore moana Hippocampus abdominalis male foraging common Broad Bay Otago Harbour