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Phyllopteryx

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Kingdom
  
Subfamily
  
Syngnathinae

Higher classification
  
Pipefish

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Scientific name
  
Phyllopteryx

Rank
  
Genus

Lower classifications
  

Weedy sea dragon phyllopteryx taeniolatus


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 discovery 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.

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Species

Two species are recognised:

  • Common seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus Lacepède, 1804)
  • Ruby seadragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea Stiller, Wilson, & Rouse, 2015)
  • References

    Phyllopteryx Wikipedia


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