# Leafy seadragon (*Phycodurus eques*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) is a bony fish in the family Syngnathidae, subfamily Syngnathinae, within the order Syngnathiformes. Its scientific name, Phycodurus eques, carries the authority (Günther, 1865), and it is placed in the genus Phycodurus. Other English names for it include Leafy sea-dragon, Glauerts seadragon and Glauert's sea-dragon. The IUCN Red List global assessment lists it as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | marine |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Lifestyle | Marine |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Teleostei
- order: Syngnathiformes
- family: Syngnathidae
- genus: Phycodurus
- species: *Phycodurus eques* (Günther, 1865)

Synonyms: *Phycodorus eques*, *Phycodurus glauerti*, *Phyllopteryx eques*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the leafy seadragon?

The leafy seadragon is a bony fish. It belongs to the family Syngnathidae in the order Syngnathiformes.

### What is the scientific name of the leafy seadragon?

Its scientific name is Phycodurus eques, in the genus Phycodurus.

### Who named the leafy seadragon and when?

The species name Phycodurus eques is attributed to Günther, 1865, written as (Günther, 1865).

### Is the leafy seadragon endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List global assessment lists it as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

### What other names does the leafy seadragon have?

It is also called Leafy sea-dragon, Glauerts seadragon and Glauert's sea-dragon.

### What family does the leafy seadragon belong to?

It belongs to the family Syngnathidae, subfamily Syngnathinae.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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