The Long-snouted Seahorse is known for its elongated snout and prehensile tail, allowing it to anchor itself to seagrasses. A memorable fact is that males carry and give birth to the young.
Habitat
Inhabits seagrass beds and shallow coastal waters.
Diet
Feeds on small crustaceans and plankton.
How common
Uncommon
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