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12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the Dwarf Seahorse as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act

We, NOAA Fisheries, announced a 12-month finding and listing determination on a petition to list the dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. We have completed a status review of the dwarf…
Notice
,
National
Published
04/24/2024

Population Viability Analysis of the Dwarf Seahorse in Florida

Technical memorandum provides a population viability analysis that evaluates the status of dwarf seahorse in Florida, by examining the effect of commercial harvest, habitat loss, and potential catastrophes. Technical memorandum also examines the future status of the dwarf seahorse in Florida exploring both optimistic and pessimistic simulations.
September 26, 2019 - Technical Memo ,
Southeast

Dwarf Seahorse

Dwarf Seahorse

Hippocampus zosterae

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Protected Status

CITES Appendix II
Throughout Its Range

Quick Facts

Length
1 inch
Lifespan
1 year
Threats
Habitat loss, Oil spills and energy exploration, Harvesting
Region
Southeast
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About the Species

The dwarf seahorse is the third smallest seahorse species in the world. It is found in seagrass beds in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Coast of Florida, and the Caribbean.

Population Status

The dwarf seahorse is not listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Read the 2020 Status Review Report (PDF, 90 pages)

 

Scientific Classification

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Gasterosteiformes
Family Syngnathidae
Genus Hippocampus
Species zosterae

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 09/15/2022

In the Spotlight

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 09/15/2022

Management Overview

In July 2020, NOAA Fisheries determined that the dwarf seahorse does not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act.

Regulatory History

Key Actions and Documents

Actions & Documents

12-Month Finding on a Petition to List the Dwarf Seahorse as Threatened or Endangered under the Endangered Species Act

We, NOAA Fisheries, announced a 12-month finding and listing determination on a petition to list the dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. We have completed a status review of the dwarf…
Notice
,
National
Published

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 09/15/2022

Science Overview

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 09/15/2022

Documents

Document

Population Viability Analysis of the Dwarf Seahorse in Florida

Technical memorandum provides a population viability analysis that evaluates the status of dwarf…

Southeast
More Documents

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 09/15/2022

Proceedings of the International Workshop on CITES Implementation for Seahorse Conservation and Trade, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-OPR-35 Workshop Date: February 3-5, 2004
April 01, 2005 - Technical Memo ,
National