Leighia's Seahorse [Leighia monaghanorum]
Description
Leighia's Seahorse, scientifically known as Leighia monaghanorum, is a marine species that belongs to the genus Leighia. This seahorse species is known for its long snout and slender body, which are usually covered with tiny spines. Leighia's Seahorse inhabits shallow water environments, specifically seagrass beds and coral reefs. They exhibit a unique behavior of gripping onto seagrass or corals with their prehensile tails, which helps them to remain stationary and avoid being swept away by currents. They are typically found in the Western Indian Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Capsalidea
Capsalidea
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| Family |
Entobdellids
Entobdellidae
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| Genus |
Leighia
Leighia
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