Fish
Leafy Seadragon
Seaweed-camouflaged relative of seahorses
Order Syngnathiformes
Syngnathiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Actinopterygii. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Leafy Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon and Seahorse. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Syngnathiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafy Seadragon Phycodurus eques | 300 g | 35 cm | 2 km/h | 8 yrs | Oceania | Near Threatened |
| Weedy Seadragon Phyllopteryx taeniolatus | 150 g | 40 cm | 2 km/h | 8 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Seahorse Hippocampus | 10 g | 20 cm | 2 km/h | 4 yrs | Oceans | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
