Fish
A baby angelfish is called a fry. Angelfish have flat bodies and long, flowing fins. Many of them live near bright, colorful coral reefs.
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What Is a Baby Seahorse Called? Fry
A baby seahorse is called a fry. Below you will find what baby seahorses eat, how they grow and which other animals share the same baby name.
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A baby seahorse is called a fry.
Say the word together, then read two quick facts to remember it.
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Say “fry”
A baby seahorse is called a fry. Say it slowly and clap for each part of the word.
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Growing up
A young seahorse grows into an adult that is about 1.5 to 35 cm long.
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Fun fact
Seahorse dads carry the babies in a pouch.
Act it outPretend to be a fry with a parent.
Write itWrite “fry” and circle the first letter.
Match gameSay an animal, your child says its baby name.
Similar animals
Other Animals Whose Babies Are Called Frys
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Fish
A baby clownfish is called a fry. Clownfish live safely among the stinging arms of sea anemones. A slimy coat keeps them from getting stung.
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A baby flying fish is called a fry. Flying fish leap out of the water and glide through the air. Their big, wing-like fins help them stay up.
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A baby flounder is called a fry. A flounder is a flat fish with both eyes on one side of its head. It lies on the sea floor and changes color to hide.
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A baby goldfish is called a fry. Goldfish first came from China long ago. With good care, a pet goldfish can live for more than 10 years.
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A baby icefish is called a fry. Some icefish live in the freezing water around Antarctica. Their blood is clear instead of red.
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A baby John Dory is called a fry. The John Dory has a big dark spot on each side of its body. Its thin, flat body makes it hard to see from the front.
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A baby koi is called a fry. Koi are colorful fish that people keep in ponds. With good care, they can live for more than 25 years.
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Quick quiz
Baby Name Quiz: Seahorse
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Questions About Baby Seahorses
A baby seahorse is called a fry. Seahorse dads carry the babies in a pouch.
Young seahorses soon eat the same kind of food as adults: tiny shrimp and plankton.
Seahorses live for about 1 to 5 years.
A group of seahorses is called a herd.
They grow up where their parents live: warm shallow seas worldwide (ocean).
No. The seahorse is a fish.