shot in Tulamben, Bali. The pygmy seahorse is both tiny and well camouflaged. It is very difficult to spot amongst the sea grasses, soft corals, or gorgonians (sea fans) that it inhabits. Other distinctive pygmy seahorse characteristics include a fleshy head and body, a very short snout, and a long, prehensile tail.
Excellent camouflage, this is even more efficient than a stonefish’s camouflage. If you didn’t explain that there was a seahorse amongst the pink coral, I’d never have seen it. Brilliant shot!
