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are currently around thirty-five recognized seahorse species.
Seahorses are part of the family syngnathidae (pronounced
sing-nath-i-dee), which means "fused jaw". All seahorses
belong to the genus Hippocampus. Below are the scientific
name and most commonly accepted common names. Because common
names can be quite confusing and vary quite a bit, it is best
to always use the scientific name of a species.
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Seahorse fact: Seagrass beds, mangoves, and coral reefs are a natural habitat for seahorses |
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Seahorse fact: Seagrass beds, mangoves, and coral reefs are a natural habitat for seahorses |
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