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What do leafy sea dragons eat?
Leafy sea dragons primarily feed on small crustaceans such as mysid shrimp and small fish. They use their long snouts to suck up their prey like a straw. Their leaf-like appendages help camouflage them in their environment while they patiently wait for their prey to swim by.
Is a sea dragon a sea horse?
Sea dragons are not the same as seahorses. They belong to the same family as seahorses, but sea dragons have leafy appendages and a different body shape compared to seahorses. Both are fascinating marine creatures known for their unique appearances.
What eats amphipods?
Amphipods are eaten by a variety of marine organisms such as fish, seabirds, sea stars, and shrimp. They are an important part of many marine food webs, providing a food source for numerous predators.
How long do deep sea dragon fish live for?
The lifespan of the deep sea dragon fish is unknown. Because they live so deep under the ocean surface, not a whole lot of information is available about these scary looking creatures. It is known that they attract their prey by producing a blue or red light near their mouth and they live up to 5,000 meters below the surface of the ocean, where there is no light and very little food.
What ainmal that eats seedweed in the ocean?
many kinds of animals eats sea weeds. for example like sea turtles and some fishes.
What does the leafy sea dragon eats?
the leafy sea dragon eats shrimp, small fish, and plankton.
Is a leafy sea dragon a reptile?
No, the leafy sea dragon is a fish, and a close relative of the sea horse.
When was Leafy Sea Dragon Festival created?
Leafy Sea Dragon Festival was created in 2005.
How is leafy sea dragon weird?
Its leafy :)
Is a leafy sea dragon nocturnal?
No, the leafy sea dragon is a fish, a close relative to the sea horse.
Is a Leafy Sea Dragon a plant or animal?
Leafy Sea Dragon is an animal, a dragon who lives by the sea- where the name comes from.
What is the food chain of a leafy sea dragon?
A leafy sea dragon's food chain includes tiny crustaceans like mysid shrimp and amphipods as primary food sources. They are then consumed by larger predators in the ocean such as fish and cephalopods. The leafy sea dragon occupies the middle of the food chain, feeding on small prey and being preyed upon by larger predators.
What is the difference between a sea dragons and sea horses?
Leafy Sea Dragon (Phycodurus eques)Appearance: the leafy sea dragon has a leaf like appearance that makes it easy for them to hide amongst seaweed and hard for their predator to find them. Adults are a yellow or green colour with thin stripes. They can grow to 45cm.Habitat: the leafy sea dragon lives amongst seagrass, seaweed beds, rocky reefs. The leafy sea dragon can only be found on the Southern coast of Australia.Food & Feeding: the leafy sea dragon eats mysid shrimps and sea lice. It sucks it food through its pipe-like nose and small mouth.Behaviour: the leafy sea dragon is slow moving and relies on its camouflage. It has some long sharp spines along the side of its body which is thought to be used when they are attacked by fish. They can also change colour to blend in with its surroundings. The leafy sea dragon moves like swaying seaweed or kelp. They have eyes that can look in opposite directions.Family: the leafy sea dragon is related to the seahorse and is part of the pipefish family Sygnathidae. It is one of two sea dragons in southern Australia. The other is the Weedy sea dragon.Is it endangered? The leafy sea dragon is endangered because of sea pollution and also because divers take them and keep them as pets (even though it is illegal).Hope this Helps
What is the name of the leafy sea dragons groups?
sea dragon
Where does the leafy sea dragon live?
Australia
What is leafy sea dragon weight?
400lbs
Are the leafy sea dragons descendants of the dragon?
no
