Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Have you ever wondered how pot-bellied seahorses got their name? 🤔

Their name comes from their unmistakable, round, plump bellies! Their distinctive shape makes them stand out among other seahorse species. They’re so well-known for their unique bellies that they're sometimes called the "big-belly" seahorse.

Another way the pot-bellied seahorse differs from its counterparts is in their size. They can grow up to 14 inches long, which is 26 times the size of the smallest seahorse species, the pygmy seahorse! 🤯

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