Slender Seamoth
Pegasus Volitans
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePegasus Volitans
Other namesLongtail Seamoth, Longtailed Dragonfish, Pelagic Dragonfish, Seamoth, Winged Dragonfish
SizeUp to 18 cm (7.08 in)
WeightUp to .12 kg (.26 lb)
FamilySeamoth / Pegasidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries & bays amongst sandy, silty & muddy often areas near seagrass beds
