Leafy Sea Dragon- Fast facts

The Leafy Sea Dragon is a sea dragon that is found only within Australia's Southern waters. They are called "Leafy" Sea Dragons because of their appearance, they have leaf-like appendages which helps them camouflage in their natural habitat from predators and even divers. Most of the adult leafy sea dragons are green to a yellowish-brown with thin stripes across their body.

(They live around the yellow area)












Leafy Sea Dragons are threatened by pollution, excessive run-off of fertiliser and loss of sea grass from their habitat. Also since they are such fascinating creatures some diver illegally catch them to put into aquariums. But some times a short time later they die because they weren't fed right.

I think the Leafy Sea Dragon is a very unique and interesting sea dragon. I also like it how they have leaf-like appendages to protect them by using camouflage. If you would like to learn more about the Leafy Sea Dragon, go to http://www.marineparks.wa.gov.au/fun-facts/34-leafy-sea-dragon.html