Seahorse Facts
The worst swimmers
When you say Seahorses, you automatically think of mystical creatures, in cartoons.
Seahorses are the symbol of mystical and unique.
Seahorses are the worst swimmers in the ocean, so they prefer to rest in one area.
They hold on to a coral or seaweed for long periods of time, even days.
Seahorses flap their fins very quickly when they swim, but still they do not move very quickly, they beat their fins up to 50 times a second.
Seahorses only move up and down, forward and backward they are considered to be the only fish that swim like that.
They have no tail fins. But they have 4 fins.
(marinelife.about.com)
When you say Seahorses, you automatically think of mystical creatures, in cartoons.
Seahorses are the symbol of mystical and unique.
Seahorses are the worst swimmers in the ocean, so they prefer to rest in one area.
They hold on to a coral or seaweed for long periods of time, even days.
Seahorses flap their fins very quickly when they swim, but still they do not move very quickly, they beat their fins up to 50 times a second.
Seahorses only move up and down, forward and backward they are considered to be the only fish that swim like that.
They have no tail fins. But they have 4 fins.
(marinelife.about.com)
All over the world
All over the world
Seahorses are not indigenous to any geographical area or country. They can be found all over the world.
They live in warm temperature waters, mostly in tropical seas.
The seahorses favourite habitat is the coral reefs, sea grasses and seaweeds.
Seahorse use their tails to hang on to seaweeds and coral reefs.
Seahorses are small and blend in with their surroundings.
Seahorses are not indigenous to any geographical area or country. They can be found all over the world.
They live in warm temperature waters, mostly in tropical seas.
The seahorses favourite habitat is the coral reefs, sea grasses and seaweeds.
Seahorse use their tails to hang on to seaweeds and coral reefs.
Seahorses are small and blend in with their surroundings.
What they eat
What they eat.
Seahorses eat live food only.
Seahorses have no teeth so they swallow their food.
Seahorse eat plankton, little shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods and rockhoppers.
Young Seahorses eat 3000 brine shrimp a day.
Seahorses eat live food only.
Seahorses have no teeth so they swallow their food.
Seahorse eat plankton, little shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods and rockhoppers.
Young Seahorses eat 3000 brine shrimp a day.
Masters at camouflage
Masters of camouflage
Most Seahorses take the shape, size, colour and texture of their surroundings.
Which include, corals and seaweeds.
This is their natural defence machanism, from predators.
The Pygmy Seahorse is the ultimate master of Seahorse camouflage.
Most Seahorses take the shape, size, colour and texture of their surroundings.
Which include, corals and seaweeds.
This is their natural defence machanism, from predators.
The Pygmy Seahorse is the ultimate master of Seahorse camouflage.
Mate for life
Mate for life
Numerous Seahorses are Monogamous, meaning they mate for life.
It is thought that monogamy occured with land animals and not fish.
The male and female have a intricate daily courtship ritual, including a dance, where they entangle their tails, and just may change colour.
Seahorses stay with the same mate for life.
Numerous Seahorses are Monogamous, meaning they mate for life.
It is thought that monogamy occured with land animals and not fish.
The male and female have a intricate daily courtship ritual, including a dance, where they entangle their tails, and just may change colour.
Seahorses stay with the same mate for life.
Male Seahorse pregnant
Male Seahorses are the only Species that fall pregnant or carry thier off-spring.
The female inserts the eggs into the males brood pouch.
The male then has to wiggle itself to get the eggs in place.
The male then goes to hold on to a seaweed or coral with its tail and they wait for the eggs to grow.
The eggs are fertalised in the pouch and beocme embryo's.
In a few weeks time the male Seahorse will be ready to give birth.
Baby Seahorses look like mini versions of their parents.
The female inserts the eggs into the males brood pouch.
The male then has to wiggle itself to get the eggs in place.
The male then goes to hold on to a seaweed or coral with its tail and they wait for the eggs to grow.
The eggs are fertalised in the pouch and beocme embryo's.
In a few weeks time the male Seahorse will be ready to give birth.
Baby Seahorses look like mini versions of their parents.