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Fish
Leafy Sea Dragon
Phycodurus eques
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Weight
- Unknown
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Leafy Sea Dragon (Phycodurus eques) is a carnivore species found in Southern Australian waters. It typically lives 5-10 years and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the leafy sea dragon: Leafy sea dragons are perfectly camouflaged as seaweed and males carry the eggs.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.