Species FishWeedy Seadragon

Weedy Seadragon

Phyllopteryx taeniolatus

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Illustration of Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

The Weedy Seadragon is adorned with leaf-like appendages that provide excellent camouflage among seaweed. A striking fact is that it is the official marine emblem of South Australia.

Habitat
Seagrass beds and kelp forests.
Diet
Primarily consumes small crustaceans.
How common
Rare

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