Scientific Name: Hippocampus erectus
Found In: From Brazil up to Nova Scotia/Aquatic habitats to 330 feet deep, usually associated with aquatic vegetation such as mangroves or coral, rocky, or oyster reefs
Size: Adults average 2 to 7 inches in length
Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists of small crustaceans, mollusks, and zoo plankton
Threat Level: Vulnerable. The exotic pet/aquarium trade, shrimp fishing, and exploitation for traditional medicinal practices are the major threats to this species
Facts: Lined seahorses greet their partners each morning with a dance to enforce their monogamous bond
![Lined seahorse swimming at the Virginia Zoo.](https://i0.wp.com/virginiazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GettyImages-636674864.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)