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 MeadowsMarine
Range
Australia & Oceania
Time range
EraCenozoic
PeriodQuaternary
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References
- GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
- WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
- Wikipedia — Leafy seadragon Wikipedia
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