Tiny beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)
Speed Swim 20 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-5) | 12 (+1) | 8 (-1) | 1 (-5) | 10 (+0) | 2 (-4) |
Senses passive Perception 10
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Water Breathing. The sea horse can breathe only underwater.
ACTIONS
None
DESCRIPTION
The sea horse is a small, colorful fish with an elongated body and a curled tail. It has a head that resembles a horse, and a mouth that can suck in small prey. Sea horses are shy and timid creatures that prefer to hide among seaweed and coral reefs. They can change their color to blend in with their surroundings, or to communicate with other sea horses. Sea horses are often kept as pets by aquatic races, such as merfolk and tritons.
COMBAT
Sea horses are not aggressive and will try to avoid combat if possible. They have no natural weapons, except for their ability to ram into enemies with their snouts. This can cause some damage, but also knock the target prone. Sea horses are vulnerable to attacks from larger predators, such as sharks and octopuses. They rely on their speed and camouflage to escape from danger. Sea horses can breathe only underwater, and will suffocate if exposed to air.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
Sea horses live in warm, tropical and subtropical waters, where they can find plenty of food and shelter. They are usually found in shallow areas, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. Sea horses are social animals that form pairs or small groups. They communicate with each other by changing their color, posture, and movements. Sea horses are monogamous and mate for life. The male sea horse carries the fertilized eggs in a pouch on his belly until they hatch.
ECOLOGY
Sea horses are omnivorous and feed on small crustaceans, worms, plankton, and algae. They use their tubular mouths to suck in their food, which they swallow whole. Sea horses have few natural predators, but they are threatened by human activities, such as overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. Sea horses are also harvested for the aquarium trade, traditional medicine, and souvenirs. Sea horses play an important role in the marine ecosystem, as they help control the population of their prey and provide food for their predators.