Jeffords, Jeffrey

Weedy_Sea_Dragon_1

Phyllopteryx taeniolatus

Weedy Sea Dragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) grow to a mature length of about 18 inches (45 cm). They use camouflage as their primary defense, and are found along the southern reefs and sandy underwater areas of their native country.

About this image

Identification
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus (Common seadragon)
Location

aquarium specimen, Singapore

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Behaviors locomotion swimming
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "Weedy_Sea_Dragon_1.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/fish/Weedy_Sea_Dragon_1/

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