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Father Dragon A widely documented/known male Leafy Sea Dragon that was seen brooding a cluster of eggs.<br /> <br /> This male has been around the dive site for many years, brooding several clusters of eggs every year and he has received a few knocks over the years, losing one of his leafy appendage behind his head, but he is still going strong. Adelaide,Australia,Fish,Leafy Seadragon,Phycodurus eques,Seadragon,South Australia Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Father Dragon

A widely documented/known male Leafy Sea Dragon that was seen brooding a cluster of eggs.

This male has been around the dive site for many years, brooding several clusters of eggs every year and he has received a few knocks over the years, losing one of his leafy appendage behind his head, but he is still going strong.

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
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    Beautiful capture, Albert! Posted 9 months ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks.
       Posted 9 months ago
  3. View Barry's profile
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    Leafy Sea Dragons ROCK! Posted 9 months ago
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      Albert Kang
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      Indeed! Posted 9 months ago
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    Unbelievable! Posted 9 months ago
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      Albert Kang
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      Its real :D Posted 9 months ago

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The Leafy Seadragon

The leafy seadragon or Glauert's seadragon, "Phycodurus eques", is a marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, which also includes the seahorses. It is the only member of the genus "Phycodurus".

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
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Uploaded Nov 21, 2024. Captured Nov 9, 2024 14:59.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,073 4,173 3
  • TG-7
  • f/3.2
  • 1/125s
  • ISO125
  • 5.79mm