Black Ring Sea Dragon, also known as the Striped Spear-Kissed Sea Dragon and the Spotted Sea Dragon. The more common species of the sea dragon family may be more colorful and easier to spot when diving. It often occurs in pairs, usually near the long thorny sea urchins at rocky sites. The longest is 20 centimeters, which is also the length of the adult man's handboard.
Taken on September 17, 2016 in the waters off Dalaguet, Cebu
Black ring sea dragon, English name Ringed pipefish, scientific name is Dunckerocampus dactyliophonus.
Characteristics of the black ring sea dragon: black and white rings are interspersed with rings, the mouth is like a spear, the eyes are not convex and hidden in the ring, and the tail is bright red like flames.
The Zephyllosaurus is an endangered (EN) marine animal on the IUCN Red List.
-END-
Disclaimer: Copyright photos, infringement will be investigated.