Common seadragon
📖 Overview
Recorded from the intertidal zone to a depth of 50 m . Frequently among seaweeds and coral reefs . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Common seadragon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Breeding behaviours and sexual dimorphism were observed in wild-caught weedy seadragons when the photoperiod exceeded 12.5 h daylength and water temperature exceeded 14?C; courtship behaviours typically lasted for 2-4 weeks before the time of breeding . Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch . Gestation periods lasted from 30 to 38 days .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m . Temperate South Wales and Tasmania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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