Leafy sea dragon

saltwater fish, a relative of the seahorse.

Habitat: in the waters around the southern and western Australia, often in shallow water in a moderately warm water.

Special features: head and body processes, like the leaves, only serve to disguise. Driven by a pectoral fin, located on the crest of the neck and the dorsal fin near the tail. These fins are completely transparent.

Dimensions: grows to 45 cm.

By the way: the leafy sea dragon - the official emblem of the State of South Australia.