Seahorse

Seahorses are fishes with upright bodies, horse-shaped heads and tails that can grip vegetation or other supports. They draw small prey through a tubular snout. Bony plates cover the body, while small fins provide controlled movement through seagrass, reefs and other coastal habitats. Male seahorses carry developing young in a brood pouch after receiving eggs from a female. Camouflage and a patient feeding style help them approach tiny crustaceans. Their body form supports maneuvering and anchoring rather than sustained fast swimming.