The Pot-bellied Seahorse is one of the world′s largest seahorse species, reaching up to 14 inches long. It anchors itself to underwater vegetation using its prehensile tail; seahorses are not known for their swimming abilities.
Inhabiting the waters of Australia and New Zealand, it feeds on small crustaceans and plankton, which it captures using its snout-like mouth.
Unlike other seahorse species, this monogamous creature does not engage in elaborate courtship displays. Instead, it forms pair bonds through regular tactile and visual contact.