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Seahorses are mainly found in shallow tropical and temperate salt water throughout the world, from about 45°S to 45°N. [8] They live in sheltered areas such as seagrass beds, estuaries, coral reefs, and mangroves. Four species are found in Pacific waters from North America to South America.
May 20, 2024 · seahorse, (genus Hippocampus), any of about 50 species of marine fishes allied to pipefishes in the family Syngnathidae (order Gasterosteiformes). Seahorses are found in shallow coastal waters in latitudes from about 52° N to 45° S.
Dec 13, 2019 · Fast Facts: Seahorses. Scientific Name: Syngnathidae ( Hippocampus spp) Common Name: Seahorse. Basic Animal Group: Fish. Size: 1–14 inches. Lifespan: 1–4 years. Diet: Carnivore. Habitat: Temporal and tropical waters throughout the world. Conservation Status: Not Evaluated.
Common Name: Seahorse. Scientific Name: Hippocampus. Type: Fish. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Herd. Average Life Span In The Wild: 1 to 5 years. Size: 0.6 to 14 inches. Size relative to a teacup:...
Currently, we recognize 46 species of seahorse. Browse the list to learn more about these fabulous fish. H. abdominalis (Bigbelly seahorse)
Don’t let their unusual shape fool you—seahorses are actually fish! They’re most closely related to pipefishes and seadragons (maybe you can see the resemblance in their long noses). Unlike most other fish, seahorses swim upright.
Seahorses are tiny fishes that are named for the shape of their head, which looks like the head of a tiny horse. There are at least 50 species of seahorses. You’ll find them in the world’s...
Seahorse guide: what they are, where they live - and why they change colour - Discover Wildlife Seahorse facts: habitat, reproduction, diet, size.
Mar 15, 2022 · A chorus line of seahorses. A sampling of the world’s 46 identified seahorse species reveals their array of colors, crowns, fins, and frills. All seahorse species belong to the genus...
All seahorses live in the sea - occupying a huge diversity of shallow water habitats: seagrasses, mangroves, corals, sponges, seaweeds, and shallow dips in mud and sandy bottoms.
