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Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World.

Number 89: Leafy Seadragon

Species Of The Week - Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques)

You won't be-leaf it, this isn't a seahorse hiding in kelp - it's the incredible Leafy Seadragon!

Seadragons are closely related to seahorses, but differ in a few key ways, including their incredible camouflage appendages.

The Leafy Seadragon is endemic to Australian temperate waters and can be found along the southern coastline of Australia.

Usually found hiding in kelp-covered rocks and in seagrass, Leafy Seadragons feed on plankton and small crustaceans. They use their tiny fins to steer, but mostly float in ocean currents.

These "leafies" are so beloved in South Australia, that a regular festival is held in their honour.

Learn more about this seadragon on the AM site: https://bit.ly/44HuNsU

📸: Andrew Bowie

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