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Phycodurus Eques Collection

The Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is a mesmerizing creature that captivates the hearts of marine enthusiasts

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) carrying eggs. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) carrying eggs. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia, Gulf of St Vincent, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Illustration of Leafy Sea Dragon (Phycodurus eques)

Illustration of Leafy Sea Dragon (Phycodurus eques)

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) carries a new batch of eggs on his tail

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) carries a new batch of eggs on his tail. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques), photographed from below. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh

A Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques), photographed from below. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia. Australia

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) demonstrates the effectiveness of its camouflage as it shelters

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) demonstrates the effectiveness of its camouflage as it shelters amongst seaweeds. This individual is a male carrying eggs

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)

Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746702 Collection of Teleostei from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) among seaweed, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. January

Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) among seaweed, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. January

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Picture No. 12479509

Picture No. 12479509
Leafy seadragon or Glauert's seadragon, Phycodurus Date:

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A batch of Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) eggs on the tail of a male

A batch of Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) eggs on the tail of a male. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A pair of Leafy Seadragons (Phycodurus eques) camouflaged sheltering amongst seaweeds

A pair of Leafy Seadragons (Phycodurus eques) camouflaged sheltering amongst seaweeds. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, December

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A portrait of a Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular

A portrait of a Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon male {Phycodurus eques} Australia

Leafy seadragon male {Phycodurus eques} Australia

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon (phycodurus eques) at the monterey bay aquarium; Monterey california united states

Leafy seadragon (phycodurus eques) at the monterey bay aquarium; Monterey california united states of america

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques)

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques)
Illustration of a Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques)

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy Sea Dragon - Monterey Bay Aquarium - CA - *Captive

Leafy Sea Dragon - Monterey Bay Aquarium - CA - *Captive
SE-1773 Leafy Sea Dragon Monterey Bay Aquarium - California Phycodurus eques Captive Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy sea dragon

Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques). Its leaf-like protrusions and colouring allow it to resemble floating seaweed. It inhabits the kelp-covered reef waters around Australia

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). Australia

Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). Australia
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Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy Seagragon (Phycodurus eques). Australia

Leafy Seagragon (Phycodurus eques). Australia
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Seahorse

Seahorse
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePhycodurus Eques Collection: Leafy Seagragon (Phycodurus eques). Indo Pacific

Leafy Seagragon (Phycodurus eques). Indo Pacific
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The Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is a mesmerizing creature that captivates the hearts of marine enthusiasts. With its intricate leaf-like appendages and vibrant colors, it effortlessly blends into its surroundings, showcasing the effectiveness of its camouflage. In Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia, a male Leafy Seadragon gracefully swims over a seagrass meadow while carrying precious cargo - eggs delicately attached to his tail. It's an awe-inspiring sight to witness this devoted father taking on the responsibility of nurturing new life. An illustration beautifully captures the essence of this magnificent creature. Its elongated body adorned with leafy protrusions showcases nature's artistry at its finest. In Gulf of St Vincent, another male Leafy Seadragon proudly carries a fresh batch of eggs on his tail. This act symbolizes resilience and dedication in ensuring the survival of their species. Photographed from below at Wool Bay Jetty in Edithburgh, we get an enchanting view of a Leafy Seadragon gliding through the water. Its ethereal appearance leaves us in awe as we appreciate the wonders that lie beneath our oceans' surface. Seeking shelter amongst seaweeds, this male Leafy Seadragon demonstrates how perfectly they can blend into its environment. The Yorke Peninsula provides an ideal backdrop for these incredible creatures to thrive and showcase their remarkable adaptation skills. At Wool Bay Jetty in Edithburgh, we catch glimpses of these graceful beings swimming freely through crystal-clear waters. Their elegant movements leave us spellbound as they navigate their underwater world with grace and poise. A collection from Kunstformen der Natur showcases Teleostei alongside other marvels found in nature. This artwork serves as a reminder that Phycodurus eques is just one example among countless wonders waiting to be discovered within our vast oceans. Spencer Gulf becomes home to a Leafy Seadragon as it gracefully glides among seaweed.