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The Yellow Thorny Seahorse belongs to the family Syngnathidae. Native to the Indo-Pacific area, this species of seahorse lives in relatively deep waters (15 m). This small creature can dwell in various substrates. You’ll see them on sponges, rocky coral (sometimes soft coral) and of course, seagrass beds. The Yellow Thorny Seahorse gets its name from the many thorns they possess. Their elongated, yellow body is covered in spines (head to toe)! These sharp dark-tipped spines cover every inch of the seahorse’s body, uniformly. Although this creature comes in at about 5 in. tall, they are carnivorous and feed on small crustaceans and plankton.
Unfortunately, this species of seahorse is listed as vulnerable by IUCN. According to the IUCN, the population has decreased by 30% in the last 15 years! This is a result of bycatch and destruction of their habitat, as well as international aquarium trade on them. They are even used in the medical trade (they will dry the species and use for medicines or decorations). Without this species, the habitats they live in won’t thrive. When you take the Yellow thorny seahorse away from its natural habitat, habitats like the seagrass beds, will face dangers of eutrophication, sedimentation and invasive species that will in turn harm other animals on the reefs.
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