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 (ἱππόκαμπος), itself from híppos (ἵππος) meaning "horse" and kámpos (κάμπος) meaning "sea monster" [4][5] or "sea animal". [6] .

2025年1月5日 · 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. Their habitats include coral reefs, mangroves, sea grass beds, and estuaries.

Seahorses are marine animals—living in saltwater—but can tolerate a range of salinity levels, including the brackish waters of estuaries, where fresh and saltwaters meet.

Seahorses 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 seahorses in the world’s...

2024年5月27日 · The seahorse is a small family of vertebrate species that is found in tropical shallows and temperate waters around the world. The seahorse is a fish that is also commonly found around coral reefs where there is plenty of food and places for the seahorse to hide.

Seahorses are odd-looking creatures, says Neil Garrick-Maidment, founder of The Seahorse Trust. With their horse-like heads and snake-like tails, these marine wonders are unlike any …

2019年12月13日 · Seahorses (Hippocampus spp of the family Syngnathidae) are fascinating examples of bony fish. They have a unique body morphology with a horse-shaped head, large eyes, curved trunk, and a prehensile tail.

Seahorses are an upright fish. Rather than a head out front and a tail in back, these creatures “stand” in the water column. They have a horse-shaped head, with a long snout and puckered mouth. They swim using the dorsal fin on their backs, and steer using the pectoral fins on either side of their heads.

Sea horses are a fascinating and widely distributed species, recognized for their distinctive physical characteristics and intricate mating behavior. Scientific name: Hippocampus. Predators and Threats: Fish, crabs, and sea turtles. Unique adaptations: Horse-like …

2024年6月16日 · Seahorses are members of the pipefish family. In addition to their iconic appearance, seahorses possess many interesting attributes. Among them are specialized structures in their skin cells, called chromatophores, which allow the mostly sessile seahorses to change color to mimic their surroundings.