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Long-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hippocampus guttulatus

Common Name
Long-snouted seahorse

Biology
Commonly referred to as Hippocampus ramulosus. Occurs mostly in shallow inshore waters among algae and eel grass (Zostera or Posidonia) and also in littoral lagoons (Ref. 9937). Spawns from April to October. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Length type OT refers to height (= TL - head length), Ref. 30915.

Classification

Classified By

Cuvier, 1829

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Pipefishes and Seahorses (Syngnathiformes)

Family

Pipefishes and seahorses (Syngnathidae)

Distribution

Region

Eastern Atlantic

Distribution

Eastern Atlantic: British Isles to Morocco, Canary Islands (Ref. 4509), Madeira, and the Azores including the Mediterranean. Black Sea specimens may represent a different species. International trade is monitored through a licensing system (CITES II, since 5.15.04) and a minimum size of 10 cm applies.

Range

63°N - 20°N, 32°W - 36°E

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

12 m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range ? - 12 m (Ref. 52034)

Trophic Level

3.5 s.e. 0.50 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

21.5 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

Vulnerability

Low vulnerability (24 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=581)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Data deficient (DD)