Leafy seadragon  (Phycodurus eques)

Species information

Videos and images

Authentication

Authenticated (25/6/03) by Jeremy Gramp, Dragon Search.
http://www.dragonsearch.asn.au/

Glossary

  • Dorsal fin: in fish, the unpaired fin found on the back of the body.
  • Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
  • Pectoral fins: in fish, the pair of fins that are found one on each side of the body just behind the gills. They are generally used for balancing and braking.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2009)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Dragon Search (April, 2003)
    http://www.dragonsearch.asn.au/
  3. Australia Museum Online (April, 2003)
    http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/peques.htm
  4. Gramp, J. (2003) Pers. comm.
  5. Western Australia Department of Fisheries (April, 2003)
    http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/rec/broc/fishcard/dragon.html
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