Species FishLongsnout Seahorse

Longsnout Seahorse

Hippocampus reidi

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Illustration of Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi)

The Longsnout Seahorse has a distinctive elongated snout and a prehensile tail. They are known for their unique reproductive behavior, where males carry and give birth to young.

Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, often among seagrass beds and coral reefs.
Diet
Feeds primarily on small crustaceans and plankton.
How common
Uncommon

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