Common Sea Dragon

About

It occurs only in the southern half of Australia. This popular species has a long tubular snout and simple leaf-like appendages on the body that resemble kelp fronds. Although females are deeper-bodied than males, it is the males that brood the developing eggs - in a specialised area on the underside of their tail.

The Common Seadragon is the Marine State Emblem of Victoria.

Protected Species:The Common Seadragon is protected by national legislation

Size

They can grow up to around 45 cm

Habitat

Kelp-covered rocky reefs at depths from about 3 m to 50 m

Distribution

The species is endemic to Australian temperate marine waters. It occurs from the central New South Wales coast around the south coast of Australia to south-western Western Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (4)

1. Wikipedia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
2. Bray, D.J. 2016, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
3. Red List (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
4. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)