Seahorse

Seahorse

• Named after their horse-like appearance
• Range in size from 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) to 16 inches (35 cm) long
• Prefer to live in sheltered areas like coral reefs and seagrass beds
• Are monogamous and mate for life
• Female deposits eggs in male's pouch where they reside until hatched
• Eat shrimp, crustaceans and plankton

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