How to spot a Bigbelly seahorse

Meet the Bigbelly seahorse, or Hippocampus abdominalis! True to its name, this species is famous for its prominent, rounded belly – but that’s not the only way to spot one. Use these key identifying features to spot a Bigbelly seahorse in the wild, then snap a photo and submit your sighting to iSeahorse observations. Your photos can provide crucial data, helping our scientists fill research gaps to better protect seahorses and the seas!