Ghost Pipefish [Solenostomus cyanopterus]
Description
This delicate pipefish can be surprisingly hard to notice, thanks to its leaflike, mottled camouflage. When divers get close, it may hover or slowly drift among seagrass and reef rubble, using subtle movements to blend in with the surroundings.
Where To See Ghost Pipefish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Seahorses & Pipefish
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Ghost Pipefishes
Solenostomidae
|
| Genus |
Leafy Seahorses
Solenostomus
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