Fish Living Near Threatened

Leafy Seadragon

Phycodurus eques

A remarkable marine fish whose leafy appendages help it blend into seagrass and seaweed.

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Overview

The leafy seadragon is a close relative of seahorses and pipefishes. It lives in temperate coastal waters of southern Australia, where its ornate body shape mimics drifting seaweed and seagrass.

Physical characteristics

Length20–35 cm

Weight0.1–0.2 kg

Typical lifespan8 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Coastal WatersSeagrass Meadows

Range

Australia & Oceania

Time range

EraCenozoic

PeriodQuaternary

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