| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Subfamily: | Hippocampinae |
| Genus: | Hippocampus Rafinesque, 1810[1] |
The yellow one may be Hippocampus kuda but it might not be 100% correct:P
Seahorses are moderately well defined but the species are still difficult to classify. It is reported that H. kuda has become a default name for at least 10 distinct species. Because seahorses are so flexible in their appearance, identification is often very difficult, hence the 120 recorded names!! @.@
Do you know that a seahorse is actually a fish??? But they dont have scale, only skin:D
Seahorses are the slowest fish in the ocean, according to Guinness World Records. The Dwarf Seahorse moves at under 5 feet per hour. Some seahorses move even slower. That means it is slower than a snail!!
They change color whenever they are stressed! They can drastically change colors in order to camouflage themselves into their environment.
Seahorses make clicking sounds when eating and when interacting with other seahorses.
Male seahorses have a pouch, and the female seahorse will lay her eggs in it. Thus, if you see a seahorse that looks like it’s pregnant, it is probably the papa!
Courting behavior is commonly observed in seahorses~ A male will often court a female for days before potentially mating!! And as part of the courting ritual, the male will dance around and shoot jets of water through his pouch to show it is empty XD And these passionate husband will often stay with the same wife throughout an entire breeding season!!
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