A Guide to the Identification of Seahorses

Developed in collaboration with TRAFFIC North America, the Guide to the Identification of Seahorses includes detailed descriptions and images all species currently recognized by Project Seahorse, the leading authority on seahorses and their relatives. It provides a straightforward methodology for identifying seahorses.

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Lourie, S.A., S.J. Foster, S.J., Cooper, E.W.T. & A.C.J. Vincent (2004). A Guide to the Identification of Seahorses.  CITES Technical Manual. ISBN 0953469301