Knysna seahorse

Hippocampus capensis Boulenger, 1900

IUCN Red List: Endangered

Knysna seahorse is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Endangered, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameHippocampus capensis
Common nameKnysna seahorse
IUCN statusEndangered (Endangered)
Population trendDecreasing
Class—
OrderSyngnathiformes
FamilySyngnathidae
GenusHippocampus
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