ID please

[dirk_brijs]

can anyone give what species they are?

 

[dirk_brijs]

anyone?

 

[dirk_brijs]

nothing??

 

[rayjay]

It's often very difficult to be able to ID seahorses, especially without knowing the source of them. While the pictures are not bad, I at least need closer side views to start searching but often even after comparing with the charts it may not be conclusive.
With the charts you need to compare tail rings, coronet profile, spines and other things to TRY to eliminate all but the one you have.
It IS easier if you know the source as some hobbyists are aware of what types are coming from various places.
If you want to download the file and save it to your computer you should be able to get the PDF file HERE

 

[dirk_brijs]

It's often very difficult to be able to ID seahorses, especially without knowing the source of them. While the pictures are not bad, I at least need closer side views to start searching but often even after comparing with the charts it may not be conclusive.
With the charts you need to compare tail rings, coronet profile, spines and other things to TRY to eliminate all but the one you have.
It IS easier if you know the source as some hobbyists are aware of what types are coming from various places.
If you want to download the file and save it to your computer you should be able to get the PDF file HERE

Thanks that file is a great read

 

[TamiW]

Better pictures directly from the side would be helpful. That being said, here are my early guesses ;
1) Hippicampus kuda complex, possibly H. kelloggi
2) Hippcampus spinnosissimus
3) I'm stuck on this one. I thought H. alatus, but then it shouldn't have a nose spine so I'm really not sure.

If you can provide a better side view as well as closeups of the head and dorsal fin area, that will help.

 

[amazo]

i'd have guessed Kuda for the first but not sure on other 2

 

[mtc1966]

i was theinking erectus for number 2 but 1 and 3 have shorter snouts