Macro
Longsnout Seahorse
Hippocampus reidi
IUCN status: Near threatened
A slender seahorse that varies from yellow and orange to brown, blending into sponges and soft coral. It is present on Bonaire but small, well camouflaged and hard to find without a guide who knows the spot. Not a reliable sighting on any given dive.
- Max size
- 18cm
- Habitat
- Cryptic on shallow reef, among sponges, gorgonians and rubble, often anchored by its tail
Best places to dive with Longsnout Seahorse
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Bonaire
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Longsnout seahorses occur on Bonaire but are small, cryptic and hard to find without a guide; not a reliable sighting.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- Marine Life on Bonaire — Bonaire.com