Common Seahorse

Hippocampus kuda

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

5 years

Length

17 cm

Weight

10 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

The common seahorse is found in tropical and temperate waters. Males carry and deliver the babies.

Fun Facts

✨ Males have a brood pouch and give birth.
✨ They have no teeth or stomach.
✨ They can move their eyes independently.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🐚 Marine Neritic

Distributed across Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Philippines. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇭 Philippines

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Common Seahorse is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fish)

Order

Perciformes (Perch-like Fish)

Family

Pomacentridae (Clownfish & Damselfish)

Genus

Amphiprion (Clownfish)

Species

Hippocampus kuda (Common Seahorse)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Seahorse?

The scientific name of Common Seahorse is Hippocampus kuda. It belongs to the genus Amphiprion.

What is the conservation status of Common Seahorse?

Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Common Seahorse live?

Common Seahorse is found in Distributed across Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Philippines. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines.

What family does Common Seahorse belong to?

Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) belongs to the genus Amphiprion, which is part of the taxonomic family Pomacentridae.

What does Common Seahorse eat?

Common Seahorse is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Common Seahorse live?

Common Seahorse has an average lifespan of approximately 5 years in the wild.

Is Common Seahorse endangered?

Yes, Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Common Seahorse belong to?

Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).