Species FishSpiny Seahorse

Spiny Seahorse

Hippocampus histrix

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Illustration of Spiny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix)

The Spiny Seahorse is easily recognizable by its spiny body and curled tail. They are unique among fish for their reproductive role reversal, with males carrying the young.

Habitat
Found in shallow waters among seagrass and coral reefs.
Diet
Feeds on small crustaceans and plankton.
How common
Rare

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