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Seahorse - Wikipedia
24 Dec 2025 at 6:49pm
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 (??????????), itself from híppos (?????) meaning "horse" and kámpos (??????) meaning "sea monster" [4][5] or "sea animal". [6] .

Seahorse | Description, Reproduction, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
23 Dec 2025 at 7:59am
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.

15 Types of Seahorses: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
23 Dec 2025 at 4:09am
Seahorses, known for their unusual reproduction, come in various sizes, colors, and shapes. This article closely examines the diversity of different types of seahorses.

See the World's Most Seahorses in This Bahamas National Park - AFAR
11 Dec 2025 at 8:30pm
The new Seahorse National Park in the Bahamas has the highest concentration of lined seahorses in the world. Visit also for night diving, bioluminescence, and octopus.

Seahorse Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
13 May 2022 at 12:00pm
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....

Seahorses, facts and photos | National Geographic
25 Dec 2025 at 3:03am
Seahorses are dancers at heart, circling one another or a floating object, flashing colors, and intertwining tails during a sometimes days-long courtship.

Seahorse Facts and FAQs | IFAW
23 Dec 2025 at 6:18am
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.

Seahorse - Ocean Conservancy
25 Dec 2025 at 8:18am
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).

The Seahorse Is a Romantic, Slow-swimming Fish - HowStuffWorks
25 Dec 2025 at 12:11am
Seahorses are the slowest-moving of all fish species because their only way to propel themselves is a tiny dorsal fin in the middle of their backs. This single fin can beat back and forth up to 50 times a second, but the size of the fin keeps the seahorse from traveling great distances.

10 Different Types of Seahorses - Characteristics, Colors ... - AnimalWised
25 Dec 2025 at 6:59am
Discover 10 different types of seahorses, their unique characteristics, vibrant colors, and fascinating fun facts. Learn about these enchanting marine creatures and their diverse species.



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