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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Family Syngnathidae > Genus Hippocampus |
| Hairy
seahorse Hippocampus sp.* Family Syngnathidae updated Aug 08 Where seen? This small 'hairy' seahorse is sometimes seen on our Northern shores, among seagrasses and seaweeds. Features: 6-8cm long. Generally smaller than the other kinds of seahorses seen. Body brown or grey with tufts of fluffy 'hairs' or tendrils all over their bodies. These make this seahorse a challenge to spot. Status and threats: Seahorses are listed as CITES II (which means their international trade is monitored) and are considered globally vulnerable. Hippocampus kuda is listed among the threatened animals of Singapore. |
 Changi, Dec 03 |
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Hairy seahorses on Singapore shores
 Changi, Dec 03 |
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 Pulau Sekudu, Aug 04  |
 Chek Jawa, Aug 02  |
 Chek Jawa, Jan 07  |
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photos of hairy sea shores on Singapore shores
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination of small features.
On this website, they are grouped by general large external features for convenience of display.
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