Is a seahorse a bony fish?

1. A seahorse is a type of fish closely related to pipefishes and belonging to the scientific family Syngnathidae. Roughly 35 species of seahorse occur worldwide. 2. The seahorse's scientific genus name, Hippocampus, is Greek for "bent horse". 3. read more

Yes, seahorses are Teleosts, in the Family Syngnathidae which also includes pipefish and sea dragons. Their nearest relatives are trumpetfish and coronet fish. Sea horses are highly modified for the environments and niches in which they live. read more

Seahorse is the name given to 54 species of small marine fishes in the genus Hippocampus. "Hippocampus" comes from the Ancient Greek word hippos meaning "horse" and kampos meaning "sea monster". Having a head and neck suggestive of a horse, seahorses also feature segmented bony armour, an upright posture and a curled prehensile tail. read more