Mud Dog Snail

Mud Dog Snail

Nassarius spp

Size: to 1"

Habitat: intertidal to shallows, on muddy bottoms

Notes:

This scavenger is often found on dead fish and other animals.

Mud Dog Snail
Feeding Mud Dog Snails swarm over an egg mass.
Herb Segars Photography

Seahorse

Hippocampus erectus

Size: to 6"

Habitat: Weedy protected shore waters.

Notes:

Look for Seahorses in still weedy areas, where they cling to plants and objects with their prehensile tails. Color and body form are highly variable, as these masters of camouflage adapt to their surroundings. Strays may be found at sea, or even washed up on the beach.

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