Hippocampus capensis

Hippocampus capensis Boulenger, 1900 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Syngnathidae (order Gasterosteiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Knysna seahorse.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hippocampus capensis Boulenger, 1900 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gasterosteiformes, Hippocampus capensis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Syngnathidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Syngnathidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.