Are weedy sea dragons native to Australia?

Weedy seadragons, also known as the common seadragon, belong to the family Syngnathidae that also includes seahorses, pipefish and pipehorses. They occur from Geraldton in Western Australia along the southern Australian coastline to Port Stephens in New South Wales.

Where are weedy sea dragons found?

Australian coastal waters Weedy seadragons are found only in Australian coastal waters where they are most commonly found in a thin strip of shallow water along the coastline. Although they appear to be seaweed when drifting in the water column almost motionless, weedy seadragons are actually bony fish.

What is the difference between a leafy sea dragon and a weedy sea dragon?

Leafy sea dragons are a light brown or yellow color, with long, leaf-shaped pieces of skin that look green. Weedy sea dragons have fewer pieces of skin than their leafy cousins and are usually reddish brown with yellow spots.

Are weedy sea dragons extinct?

Near Threatened Common seadragon/Conservation status

Is Aqua dragons real?

Aqua Dragons is a brand name for some amazing real live aquatic creatures that you can hatch and grow at home. Their scientific name is Artemia salina and they have been living in seas and salty lakes for millions of years; right back to when dinosaurs roamed the earth!

Are sea dragons real?

So what exactly are sea dragons? They are a type of fish closely related to seahorses. They have a skeleton made of bone, gills for breathing, and are covered with hard bony plates. There are only 3 species of sea dragons, and they all live off the coast of Australia.

What do weedy sea dragons look like?

Weedy sea dragons resemble (you guessed it) seaweeds. They have long, slender reddish-brown bodies comprised of bony plates with yellow and purple accents, and several weed-like appendages used for camouflage. … Usually found alone or in pairs, weedy sea dragons are not strong swimmers.