Phycodurus eques is threatened by coastal habitat loss and degradation and by being caught as bycatch in fisheries. Leafy Seadragons are associated with seagrass beds and reefs supporting macroalgae (Connolly et al. 2002b). These habitats have been adversely affected by human activities and loss in quality and quantity has been documented and is ongoing (Baker 2003, Marzinelli et al. 2015). The loss of habitat is most severe near major urban centres (e.g., Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne), where discharge of storm water and treated sewage leads to eutrophication and increased sedimentation. Losses of seagrass have been particularly severe along the metropolitan coasts ... Read More