Weedy seadragon  (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

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 fin: 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.
Planktonic: Aquatic organisms that drift with water movements; may be either phytoplankton (plants), or zooplankton (animals).

1. IUCN Red List (May, 2006)
   http://www.redlist.org
   
2. Australia Museum online (April, 2003)
   http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/ptaeniolatus.htm
   
3. Melbourne Aquarium (April, 2003)
   http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/viewanimal.asp?animalid=27&category=&page=2
   
4. Dragon Search (April, 2003)
   http://www.dragonsearch.asn.au
   
5. Western Australia Department of Fisheries (April, 2003)
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/rec/broc/fishcard/dragon.html
   
6. Gramp, J. (June, 2003) Pers. Comm.