Species FishCommon Seahorse

Common Seahorse

Hippocampus kuda

RareFish
Illustration of Common Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda)

The Common Seahorse is easily recognizable by its horse-like head and curled tail. A unique fact about seahorses is that the males carry and brood the young in a pouch.

Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small crustaceans.
How common
Rare

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