Common seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

Scientific name: Phyllopteryx taeniolatus Lacep?de, 1804

Common seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)

The Common seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.

Biology

Recorded from the intertidal zone to a depth of 50 m. Frequently among seaweeds and coral reefs. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
46.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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