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Phyllopteryx
''Phyllopteryx'' is a genus of small fishes, commonly called seadragons, in the family Syngnathidae that are found along the western and southern coasts of Australia. Since the 19th century, the weedy or common seadragon was the only known species, until the description of the ruby seadragon in 2015. They are closely related to other members of the Syngnathidae such as the leafy seadragon, pipefish and seahorses, which all exhibit male pregnancy. Species Two species are recognised: * Common seadragon or weedy seadragon (''Phyllopteryx taeniolatus'') (Bernard Germain Étienne de la Ville, Comte de Lacépède, Lacepède, 1804) * Ruby seadragon (''Phyllopteryx dewysea'') Josefin Stiller, Stiller, Nerida Wilson, Wilson, & Greg W. Rouse, Rouse, 2015 References {{Authority control Phyllopteryx, Marine fish genera Ray-finned fish genera Endemic fauna of Australia Taxa named by William Swainson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Seadragon
The common seadragon or weedy seadragon (''Phyllopteryx taeniolatus'') is a marine biology, marine fish of the order Syngnathiformes, which also includes the similar pipefishes, seahorses, and trumpetfishes among other species. Adult common seadragons are a reddish colour, with yellow and purple striped markings; they have small, leaf-like appendages that resemble kelp or seaweed fronds, providing camouflage, as well as a number of short spines for protection. As with seahorses and the other syngnathids, the seadragon has a similarly tubular snout and a fused, toothless jaw into which it captures small invertebrate prey at lightning speed. 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 in length. The common seadragon is the marine emblem of the Australian state of Victoria (Australia), Victoria. Range and habitat The co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
