Leafy seadragon
📖 Overview
Usually occur over sand patches close to reefs with kelp, feeding on mysids and other crustaceans. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . One of the most spectacular examples of camouflage: neither prey nor predators recognize it as a fish.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leafy seadragon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
About 250 eggs are incubated by males on the underside of the tail, where they are embedded in spongy tissue .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 4 - 30 m . Temperate; 32°S - 39°S, 115°E - 140°E endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penetopteryx eques | Günther | 1865 | Synonym |
| Phycodorus eques | Günther | 1865 | Synonym |
| Phycodurus glauerti | Whitley | 1939 | Synonym |
| Phyllopteryx eques | Günther | 1865 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Leafy seadragon.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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