lined+seahorses

=**lined seahorses**= __Hippocampus erectus__

They occupy structured habitats, where they cling to living or inanimate structures using a prehensile tail. The male actually broods the eggs in specialized pouches. The lined seahorse is among the most commonly traded seahorse species. Declines in seahorse availability have raised concern for this species. The lined seahorse is a member of the family Syngnathidae (pipefishes and seahorses). Has small white spots and fine lines that emphasize its graceful appearance. even though this seahorse is brown in color, all seahorses can chance colors in minutes. by nichole**