Seahorses

Seahorses are a unique and captivating group of fish that belong to the genus Hippocampus. Known for their distinct horse-like head and prehensile tail, they are a favorite among marine aquarists. Seahorses are relatively small, typically ranging from 2 to 8 inches in size, and come in various colors and patterns. They are slow-moving and rely on their camouflage to avoid predators. In the aquarium, they require a peaceful environment with minimal current and plenty of hitching posts like seagrasses or artificial decorations. Seahorses are carnivorous, feeding on small crustaceans such as mysis shrimp. They are also known for their unusual reproductive behavior, where the male carries the fertilized eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch. Seahorses can be sensitive to water quality, so maintaining pristine conditions is crucial for their health. They are best kept by intermediate to advanced hobbyists due to their specific care requirements.

1. 
   Common name: Pot-bellied seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus abdominalis
2. Common name: west african seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus algiricus
3. Common name: Western spiny seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus angustus
4. 
   Common name: Barbour's seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus barbouri
5. 
   Common name: Pygmy seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus bargibanti
6. 
   Common name: spotted seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus borboniensis
7. 
   Common name: Short-head seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus breviceps
8. 
   Common name: giraffe seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus camelopardalis
9. 
   Common name: Cape seahorse

   Scientific name: Hippocampus capensis
10. 
    Common name: spotted seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus comes
11. 
    Common name: horned seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus coronatus
12. 
    Common name: Denise's pygmy seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus denise
13. 
    Common name: lined seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus erectus
14. 
    Common name: spotted seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus fisheri
15. 
    Common name: Sea pony

    Scientific name: Hippocampus fuscus
16. 
    Common name: Maned seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus guttulatus
17. 
    Common name: Short snouted seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus hippocampus
18. 
    Common name: Thorny seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus histrix
19. 
    Common name: Pacific seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus ingens
20. 
    Common name: Jayakar's seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus jayakari
21. 
    Common name: Great seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus kelloggi
22. 
    Common name: Sea horse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus kuda
23. Common name: Lichtenstein's Seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus lichtensteinii
24. 
    Common name: Bullneck seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus minotaur
25. 
    Common name: Japanese seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus mohnikei
26. 
    Common name: Slender seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus reidi
27. 
    Common name: crowned seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus sindonis
28. 
    Common name: Hedgehog seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus spinosissimus
29. 
    Common name: West Australian seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus subelongatus
30. 
    Common name: Flat-faced seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus trimaculatus
31. 
    Common name: White's seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus whitei
32. 
    Common name: Zebra seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus zebra
33. 
    Common name: little seahorse

    Scientific name: Hippocampus zosterae
34. 
    Common name: Weedy seadragon

    Scientific name: Phyllopteryx taeniolatus