What is the only thing smaller and cuter than a dwarf seahorse?  A baby dwarf seahorse!  One of the males has been looking rather pregnant of late, and yesterday was the due date.

The babies are extremely small and pale, and for some reason the camera does not like to focus on them.

Newborn H. zosterae 11/18/14

Newborn H. zosterae, adults in background 11/18/14

It’s hard not to think the adults look proud, even though they are really pretty indifferent to the little guys and the male below is probably not the father of this brood.

Female (probably mom) and male (probably not dad) 11/18/14

The male below is likely to be the father, and seems to have a few more in the pouch.

Probably mom and dad 11/18/14