- Seahorse - Wikipedia
A seahorse (also written sea-horse and sea horse) is any of 46 species of small marine bony fish in the genus Hippocampus The genus name comes from the Ancient Greek hippókampos (ἱππόκαμπος), itself from híppos (ἵππος) meaning "horse" and kámpos (κάμπος) meaning "sea monster" [4][5] or "sea animal" [6]
- Seahorse | Description, Reproduction, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
Seahorses are found in shallow coastal waters in latitudes from about 52° N to 45° S They are distinguished from other fishes by their horselike head, prehensile tail, independently moving eyes, and brood pouch
- Seahorse Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Seahorse: any of the species of small marine fish in the genus Hippocampus There are at least 47 different species of seahorses However, this number is likely to change with further research
- Seahorse Facts and FAQs | IFAW
All seahorses live in marine habitats in temperate and tropical regions They are usually found among seaweed, seagrass, mangrove roots, and coral reefs in shallow water Some species also live in estuaries, as they can tolerate water that is less salty than the ocean
- Seahorses, facts and photos | National Geographic
Seahorses are dancers at heart, circling one another or a floating object, flashing colors, and intertwining tails during a sometimes days-long courtship
- Seahorse guide: what they are, where they live - and why they change . . .
Neil Garrick-Maidment explains all you need to know about seahorses, from why the males get pregnant to why they change colour
- 15 Types of Seahorses: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Seahorses, known for their unusual reproduction, come in various sizes, colors, and shapes This article closely examines the diversity of different types of seahorses
- Seahorse - Ocean Conservancy
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)
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