NT Carnivore Seaweed Beds
Up to 0.5 g
Weight
Up to 10 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Southern Australia
Found In
At just Up to 0.5 g, the Leafy Sea Dragon is one of the lightest carnivore fish (#10 of 10). Found in Southern Australia, it inhabits seaweed beds habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Leafy Sea Dragon | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0 kg | 55 kg | ↓ 100% |
| Height | 35 cm | — | — |
| Lifespan | 10 yrs | 30 yrs | ↓ 67% |
Endemic to Southern Australia
Habitat: Seaweed Beds
Found In: Southern Australia
Coloration: Brown, Green
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 30–40 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 300
Lifespan: Up to 10 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #13 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fire Salamander | Up to 55 g | NT |
| 12 | Golden Poison Dart Frog | Up to 2.4 g | NT |
| 13 | Leafy Sea Dragon | Up to 0.5 g | NT |
| 14 | Pink Fairy Armadillo | Up to 100 g | NT |