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The leafy seadragon, scientifically named *Phycodurus eques*, is a species of marine fish. It belongs to the family Syngnathidae within the order Syngnathiformes and the class Teleostei. The species is classified under the phylum Chordata and is part of the genus *Phycodurus*. Its taxonomic authority is listed as Günther, 1865, and its status is accepted.
This organism is endemic to Australia. It is distinct from *Phyllopteryx taeniolatus*. The IUCN Red List assessed the species as Least Concern in 2017. Other common names for the leafy seadragon include Glauerts Seadragon, Leafy Seadragon, and hippocampe feuille.
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Least Concernleafy seadragon
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderSyngnathiformes
- FamilySyngnathidae
Hippocampe feuille, Dragon de mer feuillu L'hippocampe feuille ou dragon de mer feuillu (Phycodurus eques) est une espèce de poissons marins apparentée à l'hippocampe, originaire du sud des côtes australiennes où il est protégé. C'est le seul représentant du genre Phycodurus. Sommaire 1 Répartition géographique 2 Morphologie 3 Comportement 4 Reproduction 5 Mouvements 6 Menaces 7 Habitat 8 En captivité 9 Dans la culture 10 Références taxinomiques 10.1 Genre Phycodurus 10.2 Espèce Phycodurus eques 11 Documents 12 Source Répartition géographique L'hippocampe feuille est présent près des côtes du sud et de l'ouest de l'Australie, généralement dans des eaux tempérées peu profondes. Morphologie Détail de la tête. Son nom provient de son apparence : il possède de longues protubérances squameuses en forme de feuilles présentes sur tout le corps. Ces protubérances semblables aux feuilles des sargasses (des algues brunes fréquentes dans son milieu) ne servent pas à la propulsion mais à le camoufler. Le dragon des mers feuillu se propulse au moyen d'appendices rayonnés : une paire de nageoires pectorales sur le dessus de son cou, et une nageoire dorsale, plus près de l'extrémité de sa queue.
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Encyclopedic overview
The leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) or Glauert's seadragon, is a marine fish. It is the only member of the genus Phycodurus in the family Syngnathidae, which includes seadragons, pipefish, and seahorses.
Leafy seadragon skeleton It is found along the southern and western coasts of Australia. The name is derived from their appearance, with long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body. These protrusions are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage. The leafy seadragon propels itself utilising a pair of pectoral fins on the sides of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end. These small fins are almost completely transparent and difficult to see as they undulate minutely to move the creature sedately through the water, completing the illusion of floating seaweed.
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