Least Concern· population decreasing· assessed 2024

Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse

Hippocampus bargibanti

Sighting evidence at Blue Hole Romblon, Romblon

Photo: ollieclarke17 · CC BY-NC

Bargibant's pygmy seahorses are found in pairs on Muricella sea fans at the cave entrance, their pink-and-red coloration matching the fan's polyps with extraordinary precision. This species was the first pygmy seahorse described to science and remains one of the most sought-after macro subjects in Southeast Asia. Guides in Romblon have documented consistent populations on specific fans for several years running.

Evidence at this site

3 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed May 2026

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Bargibant's Pygmy Seahorse

Evidence at this site

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