![]() ![]() Leafy Sea Dragons, Phycodurus eques ~ Marine. Bio. org. Leafy Sea Dragons, Phycodurus eques. Description & Behavior. Seahorses : : Marine. Bio Video Library. Leafy sea dragons, Phycodurus eques (G. Leafy sea dragons have more of the leaf- like appendages on their bodies than the closely- related weedy sea dragons. Both species resemble floating pieces of seaweed which makes them difficult for predators to find in their natural habitat. They reach a total length of 3. World Range & Habitat. GBIF network (map below) ~. OBIS distribution map ~. Aqua. Maps. These superbly camouflaged fishes, in the same Family Syngnathidae as seahorses and pipefishes, are only found in Australia's temperate waters. This species has only been recorded from the southern coastline of Australia, from Kangaroo Island, South Australia to Rottnest Island, Western Australia. These fishes live over sand patches among kelp- covered rocks below the low tide line in depths from about 3- 5. Feeding Behavior (Ecology)The leafy sea dragon, Phycodurus eques, has a long pipe- like snout with a small terminal mouth. They feed on plankton, mysids and other small crustaceans. ![]() They have one of the most spectacular examples of camouflage: neither prey nor predators recognize them as a fish. Life History. Unlike seahorses, sea dragons do not have a pouch for rearing their young. Instead, the male carries the eggs fixed to the underside of his tail from where they eventually hatch. ![]() When male sea dragons are ready to receive eggs from the female, the lower half of the tail on the male appears wrinkled. During mating, females lay 1. This brood patch, consisting of cups of blood- rich tissue each holding one egg, and is specifically developed by the male for use during the breeding season (August- March). The bright pink eggs become embedded in the cups of the brood patch, receiving oxygen via the cups' blood vessels. During each breeding season, male leafy sea dragons will hatch two batches of eggs. After a period of about 6- 8 weeks from conception, the male 'gives birth' to miniature juvenile versions of sea dragons. As soon as a baby sea dragon leaves the safety of their father's tail, they are on their own. For 2- 3 days after birth, baby sea dragons are sustained by their yolk sacs. After this, they hunt small zooplankton, such as copepods and rotifers, until large enough to hunt juvenile mysids. Sea dragons grow to a length of 2. In the wild, young sea dragons are preyed upon by other fish, crustaceans and even sea anemones. HUGEEE selection of live tropical fish and inverts for sale with information, facts and care from the UK's leading online aquatic store delivered to your door. The Bushy Nose Plecostomus, also known as the Bristlenose Plecostomus, comes from the rivers and tributaries of South America. It is mainly brown, with a mottling of. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME MARINE FISHERIES BRANCH FISH BULLETIN No. 91 Common Ocean Fishes of the California Coast. Information on Tropical Fish at Animal-World has freshwater fish of all types with fish pictures and detailed fish information on each fish species, fish tanks and. ![]() Young sea dragons look more delicate, and are often differently colored than adults, and may hide in different types of seaweeds. Conservation Status & Comments. Current IUCN Conservation Status of Leafy Sea Dragons ESA- listed species. UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre: Leafy Sea Dragons Check the Seafood Watch List for this species. The leafy sea dragon is a rare sight and a very fragile creature. List from Thewebsiteofeverything of fish beginning with A. Includes articles, facts and pictures. There are 4 different species of eels you can find in Coastal NSW. Only 2 of them are of interest to us and these are the most common types.Handling of any sort is discouraged due to the likelihood of injuring this animal. They do seem to enjoy having their picture taken though. Leafy sea dragons, Phycodurus eques, are listed as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: NEAR THREATENED (NT)A taxon is Near Threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. References & Further Research. Biology of Pipefishes, Pipehorses & Seadragons - Project Seahorse. Australian Museum Fish Site. Seadragons of Sydney ! Images ~. You. Tube. Start or join a discussion about this species below or send us an email to report any errors or submit suggestions for this page. We greatly appreciate all feedback! Citation: . Accessed Saturday, May 1. Last update: 1/1. 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