Seahorse
Size:Of the approximately 35 species of seahorse most are between 2 - 6 inches long; can be nearly 12 inches in length in some species
Habitat:Shallow waters among coral reefs and vegetation especially sea grass and algae areas.
Diet:Small crustaceans, fish larvae.
Seahorses have a unique system of reproduction. The female seahorse will deposit up to 200 eggs in a pouch on the male’s abdomen. The male will fertilize the eggs and will then carry them for two to six weeks until they are fully developed and ready to be born.
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