DSC_8864 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) male. 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_8855 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) head of male. 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_8895 Seahorse, or kiore moana (Hippocampus abdominalis) head of male, note binocular vision. 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 *