Seahorse
Hippocampus sp.
Seahorses are upright-swimming fishes with segmented bony armour and a gripping tail.
Seahorse
Classic SeahorseHippocampus sp. An upright reef swimmer with a long snout, delicate fins and a curled tail.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Adult size
Varies by speciesWater type
SaltwaterScientific name
Hippocampus sp.Real-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
Temperate and tropical coastal waters around the world.
Habitat
Many species live among seagrass, other vegetation or coral that provides places to hold on.
Diet in nature
Tiny crustaceans, including shrimp and copepods, sucked through the tubular snout.
Natural appearance
Species vary greatly in colour and shape. Many change colour to blend into their surroundings; a colour alone does not identify a species.
Did you know?
The male carries developing young in a brood pouch and gives birth.
The game represents the seahorse genus, not one identified species. Size, colours and distribution vary widely between species.
Sources & species notes
- Natural History Museum · Seahorseshttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/are-seahorses-the-quirkiest-fish.html
- NOAA Ocean Service · Seahorseshttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/seahorse.html
Explore this species’ in-game skins below. ChillTank includes artistic colourways as well as Classic designs; skin names and rarities are game concepts.










