Cape seahorse

Hippocampus capensis

Not Evaluated Brackish

Max Length

12.100000381469727 cm

Depth Range

0-27m

Family

Syngnathidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	12.100000381469727 cm
Depth Range	0-27m

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type

Brackish

Depth Range

0-27m

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Taxonomy

Order	Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Family	Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Species	Hippocampus capensis

Frequently Asked Questions

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).