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Watch an excerpt from the first live observation of a ruby sea dragon
Learn about the appearance and habitat of the ruby sea dragon (Phyllopteryx dewysea)...
Images
Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques)
This species is known for its elaborate leaflike appendages, which allow it to hide...
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Weedy, or common, sea dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
The coloration of this species is a mix of reddish brown, yellow, blue, and purple.
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Weedy, or common, sea dragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)
This species has the largest geographic range of all sea dragons, extending from...
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