Weedy Sea Dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) by Doug Anderson
A relative to the seahorse - it is the only member of the genus Phyllopteryx. Adult weedy seadragons are a reddish colour, with yellow and purple markings; they have small leaf-like appendages that provide camouflage and a number of short spines for protection.
Weedy seadragons can reach 45 cm in length.
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
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It’s pretty badass to be the only member of your genus.
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WEEDY SEA DRAGON Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
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