A novel non-invasive efficient photography-based technique for length measuring and individual identification of seahorses [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 This study aimed to develop a non-invasive and efficient method for measuring and identifying individual seahorses (Hippocampus patagonicus) in their natural habitat.
Diego Luzzatto, Victor Cussac
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Edwardsiella piscicida infection reshapes the intestinal microbiome and metabolome of big-belly seahorses: mechanistic insights of synergistic actions of virulence factors [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Uncovering the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of Edwardsiella piscicida-induced enteritis is essential for global aquaculture. In the present study, we identified E. piscicida as a lethal pathogen of the big-belly seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis)
Lele Zhang +23 more
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Mapping seahorses in a Brazilian estuary: mangrove structures as key predictors for distribution and habitat preference [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 Planning for effective conservation demands an accurate understanding of the ecological aspects of species, particularly their distribution and habitat preferences.
Anna Karolina Martins Borges +2 more
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Occurrence of Aeromonas Species in the Cutaneous Mucus of Barbour’s Seahorses (Hippocampus barbouri) as Revealed by High-Throughput Sequencing [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Although several studies have described the bacterial community composition associated with marine fish, there is limited information related to seahorses.
Rose Chinly Mae H. Ortega +4 more
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Nutrient Incorporation in First Feeding Seahorses Evidenced by Stable Carbon Isotopes
Animals, 2021 Nutritional issues are among the most critical factors in the initial survival of juvenile seahorses. Currently, there is a knowledge gap on the relationship between nutrient assimilation and the effects on initial mortalities and growth.
Sonia Valladares, Miquel Planas
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Behavioral Fever in Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectu) Enhances the Immune Response to Vibrio harveyi Infection [PDF]
AnimalsEctotherms can elevate their body temperature in response to infection by seeking warmer environments, a phenomenon known as behavioral fever. This adaptive response, widely documented in fish, activates immune defenses and improves survival.
Siping Li +3 more
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Dietary Astragalus Polysaccharides Can Improve the Immune Capacity and Reproductive Performance of the Lined Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) [PDF]
BiologySeahorse (Hippocampus spp.) is popular in the markets of traditional Chinese medicine, aquarium, and curio. In order to protect wild stocks and still meet the market demand, China attempted the large-scale cultivation of seahorses in the early 21st ...
Siping Li +5 more
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Corrigendum: Edwardsiella piscicida infection reshapes the intestinal microbiome and metabolome of big-belly seahorses: mechanistic insights of synergistic actions of virulence factors [PDF]
Frontiers in Immunology, 2023 Lele Zhang +23 more
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Occurrence of Seahorses Hippocampus spp. in the Southernmost Part of Western Europe: A New Maximum Depth Record [PDF]
AnimalsAchieving sustainable resource use is a priority to meet future challenges. The Gulf of Cádiz, located in the Atlantic waters of southern Europe, is home to a significant fishing fleet due to the richness and diversity of its ecosystems.
Ignacio Ruiz-Jarabo +5 more
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Dried seahorse in traditional medicine: A narrative review
Infectious Diseases and Herbal Medicine, 2021 Seahorses are classified as members of Syngnathidae family, which includes pipefishes, pipehorses, and seadragons. China, including Hong Kong, uses 250 tons of seahorses as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) every year.
Siukan Law
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