* Body shape: Pygmy seahorses have a long, slender body with a prehensile tail. Their body is covered in bony plates, and they have a prominent snout and large eyes.
* Color: Pygmy seahorses come in a variety of colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, and brown. They often have a mottled or斑驳的外观.
* Habitat: Pygmy seahorses are found in coral reefs and seagrass beds in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They typically live in depths of 1 to 30 meters (3 to 98 feet).
* Diet: Pygmy seahorses feed on small crustaceans, such as copepods and amphipods. They use their long snout to suck up their prey.
* Reproduction: Pygmy seahorses are monogamous, and they mate for life. The male seahorse carries the eggs in a pouch on his belly until they hatch.
* Lifespan: Pygmy seahorses have a lifespan of about 2 to 3 years.