Location: Romblon Island
Depth: deeper water
Cover Photo: Hakan Basar
Original Name: Hippocampus denise, Lourie & Randall, 2003
Type: Romblon Fish
Group: Pygmy Seahorses | Seahorses
Family: Syngnathidae
The Santa Claus Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) is not a distinct species, but an outstanding color form of Denise’s Pygmy Seahorse, which is mostly red with white spots. As the colors seem to be Christmas themed the nickname Santa Claus Pygmy Seahorse was born. This beautiful fish is one of our guests’ favorite subject for underwater macro photography. Please be careful when shooting these delicate fish.