{"product_id":"leafy-seadragon-deep-water-form-phycodurus-eques-marine-explorer-coloring-kit","title":"Leafy Seadragon — Deep Water Form (Phycodurus eques) | Marine Explorer Coloring Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the shadow phantom of Australia's deep kelp forests. This special edition features the Deep Water Color Form of the Leafy Seadragon, scientifically known as Phycodurus eques — showcasing the striking reddish-brown to burgundy body coloration that develops in individuals inhabiting deeper reef zones beyond 20 meters, where reduced light intensity triggers a dramatic darkening of the body pigmentation. Unlike the vivid yellow shallow-water form, this deep form reveals an entirely different aesthetic — rich, dark, and dramatically detailed — while carrying the same extraordinary leaf-like appendages and elegant silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped using real marine reference observations and scientific classification standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name Standardization Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product features the scientifically documented deep-water color variant of Phycodurus eques. The color difference between shallow and deep individuals of this species is a recognized natural phenomenon linked to depth, light exposure, and diet. For CECOZ product clarity, this edition is labeled as the Deep Water Form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Leafy Seadragon — Deep Water Form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Phycodurus eques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \/ Habitat: Endemic to temperate southern Australian coastal waters — deeper reef zones beyond 20 m along the coasts of South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria. Found on kelp-covered rocky reefs and sand patches at reduced light depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Exclusive Educational Content Included]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational coloring kit combines marine science with clean line art, helping learners and collectors explore the deep-water reddish-brown body coloration, elaborate leaf-like appendages, elongated tubular snout, depth-driven pigmentation adaptation, and unique paternal egg-brooding behavior of this remarkable species through a creative hands-on experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for: hobbyists, educators, and reference collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Full care data, including tank requirements, diet, and water parameters, is included in the Digital Infographic Card inside your download folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormats included: High-resolution printable coloring page (A4 PDF) + Scientific Infographic Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the growing CECOZ Marine Explorer Series — collect and build your personal marine library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CECOZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107148775609,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/1308\/5625\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9aadd4af-05db-4275-894b-83dbf2eff22e.jpg?v=1778243175","url":"https:\/\/www.cecoz.com\/products\/leafy-seadragon-deep-water-form-phycodurus-eques-marine-explorer-coloring-kit","provider":"CECOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}