Genus

Hippocampus

4 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 1 year (Dwarf seahorse) to 3 years (Knysna seahorse).

Species
4
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
1–3 yr
Longest: Knysna seahorse
Median GC
38.4%
Range 38.1–39.1%
Median mtDNA size
16,528 bp

Where Hippocampus species sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Hippocampus

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Species in Hippocampus
Hippocampus capensisKnysna seahorse3 yr16,529 bp38.07%
Hippocampus kudaSpotted seahorse2 yr16,527 bp38.37%
Hippocampus hippocampusShort-snouted seahorse1.3 yr16,529 bp39.11%
Hippocampus zosteraeDwarf seahorse1 yr16,521 bp38.44%