Gestation period

Sea horse reproduction usually occurs from May to August. There is something known as the gestation period for humans of around 9 months. Well, does the same apply for the seahorse too? YES! :) They too have a gestation period. However, it is only for 40 to 50 days. For these days, the male is the SOLE caretaker of the eggs, present in the tightly sealed sack.The eggs inside the sack attach themselves to the male with umbilical cords. He goes through everything a regular female goes through when they are pregnant. The male may be in a state of labour for hours until the young are ready to emerge from the pouch. The babies emerge as miniature sea horses and make their way to the surface of the ocean.

Actually, the duration of pregnancy relies on temperature of water.