Seahorses

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Hippocampus Mythology

Hippokampoi (or Hippocamps) were the horses of the sea.

Monogamy

Seahorses are an ever popular symbol of the mystical and unique,Because seahorses are the media darling of the fish world, journalists leapt at the chance to write about the little fish that falls in love.

Seahorse Anatomy

Seahorses have heads that look like horse heads and pouches like kangaroos.

Eggs

The male carries the eggs for 9 to 45 days until the seahorses emerge fully developed, but very small.

Habitat

They are typically located in the shallow tropical waters that are quite warm.


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