The Leafy Seadragon is an extraordinary fish that resembles floating seaweed, with leaf-like appendages for camouflage. They are unique to the waters of southern Australia.
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, particularly in seagrass beds.
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily feeding on small crustaceans.
How common
Rare
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