| All Seahorse species have morphology similarities: a head at right angles to an upright body, a long prehensile, finless tail, an armour plated body and a tubular snout.
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To differentiate between the different species of Seahorse there are several characteristics to consider:-
- Overall height of the animal
- Number of trunk rings
- Snout length in proportion to head size
- Height and form of coronet
- Development of spines on the body
- Number of tail rings
- Markings, such as stripes or spots
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