With reference to Hippocampus nalu consider following statements It is the first pygmy seahorse...........

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With reference to Hippocampus nalu, consider following statements

It is the first pygmy seahorse ever discovered in African waters.
It grows to a maximum size of just two centimetres.
Its IUCN status is critically endangered.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Hippocampus nalu grows to a maximum size of just two centimetres. It is the first pygmy seahorse ever discovered in African waters. It is physically and genetically distinct from the seven known species of pygmy seahorses. Its nearest relatives are found more than 8,000 km away in the Pacific Ocean. As not much is known about the species, their IUCN status is unknown. Pygmy seahorses can also provide an important boost for tourism: scuba divers love these small species and are willing to travel far and wide for a chance to see them. Hence only statemets 1&2 are correct.