Leafy seadragon
Phycodurus eques
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The leafy seadragon lives along the southern and western coasts of Australia. Leaf-like appendages all over its body serve as camouflage. It is the only member of its genus. The male carries the eggs.
- Scientific name
- Phycodurus eques
- Family
- Syngnathidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Synonyms
- Phycodorus eques, Phyllopteryx eques
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 35 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Omnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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