Leafy Sea Dragon
Phycodurus eques
Leafy Seadragon
Habitat
Kelp forests near Australia and South Africa.
Adaptations
- Tail to help wrap around plants to stay with the plants
- Sway with the plants
- Leafy to camouflage
- Spikes for protection
- Nose sucks up food
- Jointed plates for protection
Fun Facts
- They do not have any predators known because of their combination of excellent camouflage tough jointed plates and sharp dorsal spines
- The tail of a male leafy sea dragon will turn bright yellow when he is ready to mate