Order Syngnathiformes. Family Solenostomidae Ghostpipefish
Closely related to the family Syngnathidae Seahorses and Pipefish and from the same order they share the long tube like snout. Ornate Ghostpipefish are easily identified and arguably the most elaborate of Syngnathiformes. Simulating rotting sea grass the Robust Ghostpipefish is a rare find due to its cryptic appearance.
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Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
A skeleton food particle spat from the mouth as i was photographing.
Ghostpipefish Egg mass safely hidden inside the females pouch
Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish darker colour form
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Ornate or Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish often seen in pairs
Robust Ghostpipefish
Solenostomus cyanopterus Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish usualy seen in pairs
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish
Robust Ghostpipefish