Sea-Horse

a small, ashen gray, bony fish covered with armor-like scales extending to the end of a long, rounded tail. Its armor is covered with tiny spangles or scales that shine like silver. The entire fish is about five to eight inches in length and is noticeable in three respects. It swims upright; it carries its head with a peculiar arch of the neck like that of a horse, and it uses its long tail like a monkey or an opossum to cling to objects for support. Sea-horses are interesting in aquaria. Dried specimens are a standard article of sale in seaside curio shops.