Question

Pregnant male is the term used for

• A. Gambusia
• B. Muraena
• C. Hippocampus
• D. Echeneis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hippocampus

A. Gambusia, also known as mosquitofish, is a freshwater fish.

B. Muraena is a genus of large eels of 12 species and is commonly found in the Mediterranean sea.

C. Hippocampus, commonly called as a seahorse, is a marine fish. Paternal care i.e the taking care of young ones by males is found in Hippocampus. The eggs are laid by females in the brood pouch of males. The males take care of the eggs until they hatch and young ones come out.

D. Echeneis is a genus of suckerfish, the remoras.

Hence, pregnant male is the term used for Hippocampus as eggs are laid by females in the brood pouch of males.

So, the correct answer is 'Hippocampus'.