SEAHORSES

Extinct of seahorse Worldwide, seahorses are in trouble, threatened by habitat loss, and sold in a massive global trade. Scientists say this can't go on, or seahorses will severely decline. Twelve seahorse species are listed as "vulnerable" by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, one step down from endangered.

 Habitat, Behavior and Diet Seahorses are fascinating examples of bony fish. They have a unique body morphology with a horse-shaped head, large eyes, curved trunk, and a prehensile tail. Even though these charismatic creatures are banned as trade items, they are still heavily traded in the illicit international markets.