Sea Dragon which methodical name is phycodurus eques grows 20cm - 24cm (10in - 12in). Sea Dragon usually lives in tropical coastal waters. It has a scales skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The life span is 2 - 10 years.
Facts about sea dragons
Name | Sea Dragon |
Common Name | Sea dragon |
Predators | Large fish |
Size (L) | 20cm - 24cm (10in - 12in) |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Life Span | 2 - 10 years |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Phylum | Chordata |
Main Prey | Plankton, shrimp, small fish |
Average Clutch Size | 250 |
Family | Syngnathidae |
Origin | Australian coastal waters |
Colour | Brown, black, yellow, white, tan, grey, green, red, orange |
Scientific Name | Phycodurus eques |
Order | Syngnathiformes |
Distinctive Features | Elongated snout and easily camouflaged body |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Skin Type | Scales |
Optimum pH Level | 6.5 - 8.0 |
Diet | Carnivore |
Water Type | Salt |
Genus | Phycodurus |
Habitat | Tropical coastal waters |