Vinod, K (2025) Taxonomy of seahorses with a note on their conservation. In: Course Manual:ICAR Sponsored Short course on Integrated Taxonomic techniques for Marine Biodiversity Conservation. CMFRI Training Manual Series (48). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 234-244.
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Abstract
The seahorses, seadragons and pipefishes belong to the family Syngnathidae. The seahorses due to their peculiar appearance, with a head like horse and prehensile tail commands premium price and demand among the aquarium hobbyists and in the international live ornamental export trade. Their slow and vertical swimming behaviour captivates the interests of aquarium keepers. These fishes are highly sought after for use in Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM), particularly in the south-east Asian countries and also, they possess a demand as curios.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | Demersal Fishes > Seahorse Demersal Fishes > Sea horses |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Biodiversity, Environment and Management Division CMFRI-Mandapam |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2025 10:20 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Jul 2025 10:20 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/19065 |
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