Family Syngnathidae

Syngnathidae is a taxonomic family in the order Syngnathiformes, class Actinopterygii. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Leafy Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon and Seahorse. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Syngnathidae species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Syngnathidae species
Animal	Weight	Length	Top speed	Lifespan	Native to	Status
Leafy Seadragon Phycodurus eques	300 g	35 cm	2 km/h	8 yrs	Oceania	Near Threatened
Weedy Seadragon Phyllopteryx taeniolatus	150 g	40 cm	2 km/h	8 yrs	Oceania	Least Concern
Seahorse Hippocampus	10 g	20 cm	2 km/h	4 yrs	Oceans	Vulnerable