What is unique about the Sea Dragon?
Sea dragons are some of the most ornately camouflaged creatures on the planet. Adorned with gossamer, leaf-shaped appendages over their entire bodies, they are perfectly outfitted to blend in with the seaweed and kelp formations they live amongst.
How did the Sea Dragon get its name?
Description. Much like the seahorse, the leafy seadragon’s name is derived from its resemblance to another creature (in this case, the mythical dragon). While not large, they are slightly larger than most seahorses, growing to about 20–24 cm (8–9.5 in). They feed on plankton and small crustaceans.
What eats a sea dragon?
The Leafy Sea Dragon has no known predators. Their leafy camouflage and spiny fins keep large fish from snacking on them.
Do sea dragons have predators?
Sea dragons do not have any predators. Their combination of excellent camouflage, tough jointed plates and sharp dorsal spines offer adequate protection.
Are sea dragons invertebrates?
They have small, transparent fins; a dorsal fin on the back and pectoral fins on the neck. These help the dragons move through the water. They also have a bony skeleton. (In fact, its spine is why it is classified as a vertebrate.)
Are sea dragons endangered?
Near Threatened
Leafy seadragon/Conservation status
Conservation status: Leafy sea dragons are listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. How you can protect the leafy sea dragon: The leafy sea dragon is a rare sight and a very fragile creature.
How long is seahorse pregnant for?
At the end of a gestation period usually lasting from two to four weeks, the pregnant male’s abdominal area begins to undulate rhythmically, and strong muscular contractions eject from a few dozen to as many as 1,000 fully formed baby seahorses into the surrounding water.
Can sea dragons be kept as pets?
Seadragons are not suitable pets for hobby collectors because they are very difficult to feed and maintain. Pang is totally dedicated to the care of his seadragons, so much so that he goes diving almost every day to net live shrimp for them to eat.