What fish, recognizable by its upright posture and curled prehensile tail, has males that carry eggs in a brood pouch and give birth to the young?
Show answer
Seahorse
Seahorses are unique in the animal kingdom because the males undergo pregnancy, carrying and nourishing up to 2,000 eggs in a specialized brood pouch. Their prehensile tails are remarkably strong, allowing them to anchor themselves to seagrass or coral to prevent being swept away by ocean currents.
Also asked as:
- In which type of fish does the male famously give birth after carrying eggs in a brood pouch?