Lined Seahorse
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Description
Range & Habitat
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
Behavior
Diet
Carnivore. Diet consists of small crustaceans, mollusks, and zoo plankton
Conservation
The exotic pet/aquarium trade, shrimp fishing, and exploitation for traditional medicinal practices are the major threats to this species
Fun Facts
- Lined seahorses greet their partners each morning with a dance to enforce their monogamous bond

Scientific Name
Hippocampus erectus
IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Size
2 – 7 inches long
Life Expectancy