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Seahorse
Seahorses compose the fish genus Hippocampus within the family Syngnathidae, in order Syngnathiformes. Syngnathidae also includes the pipefishes.
Alligator Pipefish Dwarf Seahorse Leafy Seadragon Longsnout Seahorse
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Alligator Pipefish

Inhabits of seagrass and weed, and hides by diving down vertically to blend in with the light green seagrass.

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Dwarf Seahorse

The dwarf seahorse only grows to a length of 2 inches (51 mm).

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Leafy Seadragon

The leafy seadragon or Glauert's seadragon, Phycodurus eques,is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae,which also includes the seahorses.

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Longsnout Seahorse

Also called the slender seahorse, it is a species of fish in the Syngnathidae family.


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