Sea Horse

Sea Horse / Hippocampus abdominalis

This male pot-bellied seahorse seems to have a coloration scheme like a giraffe.
Unlike many other seahorses, potbellies seem to have smooth, waxy skin, without
the deep pores or rough texture characteristic of some species. Many casual
observers seeing a group of potbellies think they must be all be pregnant males.
The bloated appearance is normal for both the male and female, though mature
males have a prominent, usually white brood pouch, and more dark blotches. A
brood may number from an average of about 300 to as many as 700 offspring.
Gestation varies with temperature, but averages around 28 days.

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