Kingdom Animalia Order Syngnathiformes Subfamily Syngnathinae Higher classification Pipefish | Phylum Chordata Family Syngnathidae Scientific name Phyllopteryx Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Common seadragon, Ruby seadragon | ||
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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Weedy seadragon phyllopteryx taeniolatus distribution biology conservation
Species
Two species are recognised:
References
Phyllopteryx Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA