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Dragon Sea Moth

Eurypegasus draconis

Description:

Also known as the Little Dragon fish and the Pegasus Sea Moth, this creature actually has the ability to change colors based on its surroundings much like the chameleon. If this wasn't weird enough they also shed their skin like a snake in a single piece! They also have two wing like fins that extend out on either side of their bodies. Dragon Sea Moths are not very large, only growing to about 15 cm, the one found was only 2cm.

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1 Comment

ScottHarte
ScottHarte 11 years ago

Amazing find, good one.

Jenna C
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Jenna C

Maldives

Spotted on Jan 22, 2012
Submitted on Feb 4, 2012

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