Seahorse - Wikipedia
WEBA seahorse (also written sea-horse and sea horse) is any of 46 species of small marine bony fish in the genus Hippocampus. "Hippocampus" comes from the Ancient Greek hippókampos (ἱππόκαμπος), itself from híppos (ἵππος) meaning "horse" and kámpos (κάμπος) meaning "sea monster" [4][5] or "sea animal". [6]
Seahorse | Description, Reproduction, Habitat, & Facts
WEBSep 5, 2024 · seahorse, (genus Hippocampus), any of about 50 species of marine fishes allied to pipefishes in the family Syngnathidae (order Gasterosteiformes). Seahorses are found in shallow coastal waters in latitudes from about 52° N to 45° S.
Seahorses, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBSeahorses. Common Name: Seahorse. Scientific Name: Hippocampus. Type: Fish. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Herd. Average Life Span In The Wild: 1 to 5 years. Size: 0.6 to 14 inches. Size relative...
Seahorse Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo
WEBDec 13, 2019 · Fast Facts: Seahorses. Scientific Name: Syngnathidae (Hippocampus spp) Common Name: Seahorse. Basic Animal Group: Fish. Size: 1–14 inches. Lifespan: 1–4 years. Diet: Carnivore. Habitat: Temporal and tropical waters throughout the world. Conservation Status: Not Evaluated.
Seahorse - National Geographic Kids
WEBSeahorses are tiny fishes that are named for the shape of their head, which looks like the head of a tiny horse. There are at least 50 species of seahorses. You’ll find them in the world’s...
7 Wild Facts You May Not Know About Seahorses
WEBDec 10, 2018 · Found in both tropical and temperate waters all across the globe, seahorses are arguably one of the most distinctive and charismatic marine wildlife species in existence. Ranging in length from more than a foot to under one inch, there are more than 40 known species of these ‘horses of the sea’ recorded by scientists to date.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Seahorse - Ocean Conservancy
WEBAbout. 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). Unlike most other fish, seahorses swim upright.
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