1. Seahorses
Ashley Schobert

2. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Osteichthyes
Picture: Pygmy Seahorse
Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Osteichthyes
Order: Sygnathiformes
Family: Syngnathidae
Genus: Hippocampus

3. Dimensions Length: 2-14 inches Height: 6 inches
Weight: 7 ounces-1 pound
Colors & Markings: Light tones
(White, yellow, tan), spots
Other: Color and markings vary

4. Habitat Part of World: Caribbean region, Temperate or Tropical waters
Environment: Shallow waters with abundant
vegetation

5. Diet Herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore: Carnivore
Meat: Plankton, fish larvae, and
small crustaceans

6. Family Life
When Born: Breed in summer, re-mate within hours of giving birth
Seahorses are NOT mammals
Number Born:
Gestation: 10 days-6 weeks
Care of: Not taken care of due to drifting away after birth
The male seahorse is pregnant after female pumps eggs into the male’s stomach

7. Shelter Shelter: Seaweed or tall sea grasses,
also may hide on the ocean floor
Picture: Leafy Sea Dragon

8. Social Behavior
Social Behavior: Does not live in a group but stays with mate
Temperament: Peaceful, relaxed
Habits: Cling to seaweed, swim in vertical position

9. Defenses Defenses: Camouflage, some can change color
Acquiring Food: Suction feeding-Bones and muscles creating suction force
Life Span: 1-5 years

10. History When did your mammal first appear?
According to fossils, about three million years ago
Is your mammal endangered?
Not officially but populations are in trouble
Relationship to Humans: Will swim away if approached by humans

11. Sources http://www.seaworld.org http://www.wikipedia.com