Product Description
Our Leafy Sea Dragon Plastic Figurine Our leafy sea dragon is made of sturdy, flexible plastic and measures 2 1/2 inches from nose to tail. This plastic leafy sea dragon is great for school projects, toys, novelties, animal collections, party favors and more. Our plastic leafy sea dragon is for decoration or play only. It does not float, and should NOT be put in your aquarium. However, you can make a cool sea-life or aquarium shoebox diorama using this and other plastic aquatic creatures and marine mammals, sharks, fish, sea turtles, birds, and décor from our gift shop. Check out our terrific selection of sea dragon and seahorse toys and gifts. Leafy Sea Dragon Facts While dragons may not have existed.
The leafy Seadragon or Glauert's seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, which includes Sea dragons, pipefish, and seahorses. It is the only member of the genus Phycodurus. It is found along the southern and western coasts of Australia. The name is derived from the appearance, with long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body. These protrusions are not used for propulsion; they serve only as camouflage. The leafy Seadragon propels itself by means of a pectoral fin on the ridge of its neck and a dorsal fin on its back closer to the tail end. These small fins are almost completely transparent and difficult to see as they undulate minutely to move the creature sedately through the water, completing the illusion of floating seaweed. Popularly known as "leafies", it is the marine emblem of the state of South Australia and a focus for local marine conservation.
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.
The lobes of skin that grow on the leafy sea dragon provide camouflage, giving it the appearance of seaweed. It is able to maintain the illusion when swimming, appearing to move through the water like a piece of floating seaweed. It can also change color to blend in, but this ability depends on the sea dragon's diet, age, location, and stress level.
The leafy Sea Dragón is related to the pipefish and belongs to the family Syngnathidae, along with the seahorse. It differs from the seahorse in appearance, form of locomotion, and its inability to coil or grasp things with its tail. A related species is the weedy Sea dragon, which is multicolored and grows weed-like fins, but is smaller than the leafy sea Dragón. Another unique feature is the small, circular gill openings covering tufted gills, very unlike the crescent-shaped gill openings and ridged gills of most fish species.
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