Common Seadragon
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 50 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Drifting among seaweed and reef like a piece of trailing kelp, the common seadragon is one of the great masters of camouflage. The male broods the eggs in a patch under his tail, carrying the next generation from the shallows down to about fifty metres. The species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Phyllopteryx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282254.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Seadragon live?
- The Common Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) is typically found at 0 to 50 m.
- Is the Common Seadragon dangerous to divers?
- The Common Seadragon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Seadragon get?
- The Common Seadragon grows to about 46 cm.