Hippocampus Amandavincente: New Seahorse Species Discovered in India
12 August 2026
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Hippocampus Amandavincente: New Seahorse Species Discovered in India
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Indian researchers have reported a new seahorse species, Hippocampus amandavincente, from the coastal waters of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Initial specimens were obtained as bycatch from the Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, while live individuals were later documented near Anchuthengu in Kerala at around 15 metres depth.
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New seahorse species Hippocampus amandavincente discovered in Tamil Nadu and Kerala waters. Learn about its significance for marine conservation and Indian coastal ecosystems.
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Hippocampus amandavincentenew seahorse speciesmarine biodiversity IndiaTamil Nadu Keralaindicator speciescoastal ecosystemWildlife Protection Actbycatch fishingseahorse conservationthorny seahorse complex