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Sfjngnathus taenioptcrus Lacep., Ann. Mns., iv, 1804, p. (184-211), pi. Iviii, fig. 3. 

 PhyUopterijx foliatus Swains., Nat. Hist. Fish., ii, 1839, p. 332, %. 10!); Giinth., 



P.Z.S., 186ri, p. 327, pi. xiv; McCViy, Prod. Zool. \'ict., dee. vii, 1882, pi. Ixv, 



fig. 1; Dnnck., Fann. Siid^vst Aust.. ii. l!)Oi), p. 236; Waite & Halo. Kfc 



S. Aust. Mus., i, 1021, ]). 313, tig. 51. 

 PhilIopterij.r elongatus Cast. P.Z.S.. Vict., i, 1872. ]■). 243 and ii, 1873. j). 70. 

 PhyUopteryx altus Mer'ny, Prod. Zool. A'ict.. dee. vii, 1882, p. 20. 



Males of the Pipe-fishes, Sea-horses, and other forms comprising the Order 

 Lophobranehii, carry the eggs glued to the underside of the body or tail, or in a 

 more or less perfect ])onch developed thereon. The accompanying photogra])h 

 of a male Sea-dragon shows a complement of eggs attached to the underside of 

 the tail. 



PHYLLOPTERYX EQUES Gitnther (Leafy Sea Dragon). 



Fig'. 90. PhyUopteryx eques. 



