There are also several small sedentary species that primarily feed on invertebrates including sea horses (Family Syngnathidae), some blennies (Family Labrosomidae), and some gobies (Family Gobiidae). From Wordnik.com. [Coral reef fish feeding behavior in the Caribbean] Reference
Male seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons (collectively members of the Syngnathidae) expend a lot of energy caring for their offspring. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
For more information, see the paper: Lourie, SA and RH Kuiter (2008) Three new pygmy seahorse species from Indonesia (Teleostei: Syngnathidae: Hippocampus). From Wordnik.com. [Practical Fishkeeping news (RSS)] Reference
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