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Yellow seahorse
Hippocampus kuda
Animal facts
The Yellow seahorse is under threat due to being caught for traditional medicines, aquaria and curios. They are also threatened by habitat degradation and pollution. ZSL is a partner in Project Seahorse which helps protects seahorses in their natural habitats.
Where they live
Indo-Pacific
Habitat
Shallow water, mangrove swamps
What they eat
Shrimps
IUCN status
Vulnerable