Phyllopteryx taeniolatus, also known as the weedy seadragon or common seadragon, is a marine fish related to the seahorse. It is the only member of the genus Phyllopteryx. Adult weedy seadragons are a reddish colour, with yellow and purple markings; they have small leaf-like appendages that provide camouflage and a number of short spines for protection.
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| Weedy Seadragon |
Males have narrower bodies and are darker than females.Seadragons have a long dorsal fin along the back and small pectoral fins on either side of the neck, which provide balance.Weedy seadragons can reach 45 cm in length.
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| Phyllopteryx Taeniolatus |
The weedy seadragon is the marine emblem of the Australian State of Victoria.
Weedy Seadragons Dance Into The Night
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