Small, unusual and wonderfully distinctive, the Short-Snouted Seahorse is one of the more surprising species found in European coastal waters. With its curled tail and delicate shape, it almost looks as though it belongs in an illustration already.
This card features my hand-drawn interpretation of this beautiful little marine species.
Species: Short-Snouted Seahorse
Scientific name: Hippocampus hippocampus
IUCN Red List status: Near Threatened (NT) — Mediterranean regional assessment
The Latin name Hippocampus hippocampus is printed on the back of the card, connecting the artwork to the species that inspired it.
Small, unusual and wonderfully distinctive, the Short-Snouted Seahorse is one of the more surprising species found in European coastal waters. With its curled tail and delicate shape, it almost looks as though it belongs in an illustration already.
This card features my hand-drawn interpretation of this beautiful little marine species.
Species: Short-Snouted Seahorse
Scientific name: Hippocampus hippocampus
IUCN Red List status: Near Threatened (NT) — Mediterranean regional assessment
The Latin name Hippocampus hippocampus is printed on the back of the card, connecting the artwork to the species that inspired it.