Seahorses
There
are
more
than
30
types
of
seahorses.
These
fish
are
not
very
good
swimmers.
Seahorses
have
many
unique
features.
Seahorses
come
in
many
sizes.
A
small
dorsal
fin
on
a
seahorse’s
back
helps
it
swim.
Two
pectoral
fins
on
its
sides
help
it
steer.
A
seahorse
has
a
special
tail
it
uses
to
hold
onto
plants.
Seahorses
live
in
shallow,
tropical
ocean
waters.
They
often
travel
by
holding
onto
pieces
of
floating
seaweed.
A
seahorse
can
change
shape
and
color
to
blend
in
with
its
environment.
Seahorses
have
very
good
eyesight.
This
helps
them
find
food.
Seahorses
mostly
eat
plankton.
Their
long
snouts
suck
in
the
food.
Male
seahorses
have
a
pouch
to
carry
eggs.
This
is
different
from
almost
all
other
animals.
Baby
seahorses
are
on
their
own
after
they
hatch.
Scientists
believe
seahorses
can
live
one
to
five
years
in
the
wild.
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Seahorse Classification: Fish
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Some species are Endangered or Vulnerable. -
Average Size – Smallest A Satomi’s pygmy seahorse is smaller than a penny. -
Average Size – Largest A big-bellied seahorse is bigger than a basketball.
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