Leafy Seadragon
Phycodurus eques
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 4–30 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its body sprouts leafy flaps that mimic drifting kelp so well that neither prey nor predators pick it out. It hovers over sand near reefs, drawing tiny shrimp through a long snout. As with seahorses, the male carries the eggs, here tucked beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Phycodurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leafy Seadragon live?
- The Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is typically found at 4–30 m.
- Is the Leafy Seadragon dangerous to divers?
- The Leafy Seadragon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leafy Seadragon get?
- The Leafy Seadragon grows to about 35 cm.