Phyllopteryx
| Phyllopteryx | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Phyllopteryx dewysea | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Subfamily: | Syngnathinae |
| Genus: | Phyllopteryx Swainson, 1839 |
Phyllopteryx is a genus of sea dragons in the family Syngnathidae. The Weedy seadragon was thought to be the only member of this genus until the discovery of Phyllopteryx dewysea in 2015.[1][2]
Species
Two species are recognized in this genus:
- Phyllopteryx dewysea Stiller, Wilson, & Rouse, 2015 (Ruby seadragon)[3]
- Phyllopteryx taeniolatus Lacepède, 1804 (Weedy seadragon)
References
- ↑ "Rare Ruby Seadragon uncovered in Western Australia". Western Australian Museum. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ↑ Geggel, Laura (18 February 2015). "Ruby-Red Sea Dragon Is Brand-New Species". livescience.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ↑ Stiller, Josefin; Wilson, Nerida G.; Rouse, Greg W. (18 February 2015). "A spectacular new species of seadragon (Syngnathidae)". Royal Society Open Science (The Royal Society) 2 (2). doi:10.1098/rsos.140458. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
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