Common Seadragon [Phyllopteryx taeniolatus]
Description
The Common Seadragon is famous for its ribbon-like, finned body extensions that help it mimic floating kelp. Divers may see it gliding just above the seafloor or hovering in currents, blending so well that it can be easy to miss until it moves.
Where To See Common Seadragon
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Seahorses & Pipefish
Syngnathiformes
|
| Family |
Pipefishes And Seahorses
Syngnathidae
|
| Genus |
Phyllopteryx
Phyllopteryx
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