sea dragon fish Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/sea-dragon Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/sea-dragon Written by John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 12, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents sea dragon, any of three species of small slow-moving bony fishes classified in the genera Phyllopteryx and Phycodurus (family Syngnathidae, order Gasterosteiformes) two of which are known for their ornate camouflage. All three species occur in temperate rocky reef environments along Australia’s southern coast. The weedy, or common, sea dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) has the largest geographic range, which extends from Western Australia to Tasmania and New South Wales. The leafy, or Glauert’s, sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) is found from Western Australia to western Victoria, whereas the ruby sea dragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea) occurs in waters near Perth, Western Australia, and in ...(100 of 860 words)

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