Properties Unique To The Leafy Seadragon
1. It's the only animal that can hide by moving!
2.The Leafy Seadragon's scientific name is Phycodurus eques.
2.The Leafy Seadragon's scientific name is Phycodurus eques.
5 Interesting Facts About The Leafy Seadragon
1. The Leafy Seadragon is the official marine emblem of the state of South Australia.
2. The MALES are the ones that get pregnant, not the FEMALES!
3. On the male seadragon's underside of its tail, it has a brood patch, unlike seahorses, who have pouches. The brood patch has tiny cups that hold the eggs and makes sure that the eggs have enough oxygen.
4. Its name SOUNDS threatening, but it is actually extremely beautiful.
5. The Leafy Seadragon is ONLY found in Australia's southern waters- nowhere else!
2. The MALES are the ones that get pregnant, not the FEMALES!
3. On the male seadragon's underside of its tail, it has a brood patch, unlike seahorses, who have pouches. The brood patch has tiny cups that hold the eggs and makes sure that the eggs have enough oxygen.
4. Its name SOUNDS threatening, but it is actually extremely beautiful.
5. The Leafy Seadragon is ONLY found in Australia's southern waters- nowhere else!