Seahorses are small, marine fish belonging to the genus Hippocampus, which means "horse caterpillar" in Greek. They are named for their horse-like head and have a unique upright swimming posture. Seahorses are known for their bony armor, prehensile tails for grasping objects, and lack of scales.
They inhabit shallow tropical and temperate waters, often hiding among seagrass or coral reefs for camouflage. Unlike most fish, male seahorses carry and give birth to their young, using a specialized brood pouch. They are poor swimmers, relying on dorsal fins for propulsion and pectoral fins for steering. Due to habitat loss and overfishing, many species are considered vulnerable.
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