Cape seahorse
Hippocampus capensis
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Brackish
Overview
Cape seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes), in the order Syngnathiformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–27 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,100000381469727 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-27m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
0-27m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Familia | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Especies | Hippocampus capensis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Cape seahorse get?
Cape seahorse can grow up to 12.100000381469727 cm long.
Where is Cape seahorse found?
Estuaries
What family does Cape seahorse belong to?
Cape seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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