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