Which Fish Does the Father Give Birth? Discover Seahorses!

Learn about seahorses, the unique fish where males give birth. Explore their fascinating reproduction process.

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Seahorses are unique in the fish world as the males are the ones who give birth. Male seahorses have a specialized pouch where the female deposits her eggs. The male then fertilizes and carries the eggs until they hatch, giving birth to fully formed, miniature seahorses.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do male seahorses give birth? Male seahorses give birth by carrying fertilized eggs in a specialized pouch until they hatch into miniature seahorses.
  2. Are there other fish that display similar birthing behaviors? While seahorses are the most notable, some pipefish and seadragons also exhibit male pregnancy.
  3. What is the role of female seahorses in reproduction? Female seahorses deposit their eggs into the male's pouch, where fertilization and development take place.