Hippocampus

Basic Information

Anatomy

A horse with a fishtail and fins intead of hooves. The whole body shimmers in tones of blue, green and purple.

Genetics and Reproduction

lays eggs (seethrough and shimmering), stuck too static objects mostly rocks

Ecology and Habitats

Warm and clean water is ideal and hard to find today

Dietary Needs and Habits

Prefer plants like kelp, but will also hunt fish

Behaviour

wandering

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Seas in warm regions

by Art n Zeug

Scientific Name

Equus Actinopterygii

Origin/Ancestry

Greek

Conservation Status

threatend species, but protected by merpeople

Average Height

1,7 m

Average Weight

500 kg

Average Length

3 m

Average Physique

Body similar to race horses

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Nowadays mostly dark, light ones are rare and get special protection