Physical 

The lined seahorse, sometimes called the northern seahorse, is one of 54 species of seahorse worldwide. They have a long snout and head that resembles a horse’s head, a prehensile tail, and fin on their back. Coloration varies depending on their surroundings, and can be anywhere from yellow to olive brown to black. They have very distinctive dark lines on the head, neck, and back. Adults grow to 5-6 in (12.7-15.2 cm) on average from head to tail.

Habitat

Their range spans most of the Atlantic coast, from Nova Scotia down through the US, and all the way south to Panama and Venezuela. Lined seahorses are a marine and reef-associated species, found near man-made structures, seagrass beds, or corals. They rely on habitat features for camouflage.

 

Feeding 

The lined seahorse feeds mostly on tiny crustaceans. They rely on camouflage to catch prey, blending in with the surroundings before sucking prey into their snout.