Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus paradoxus

Solenostomidaemacro12cm / 4.7inLeast Concern

About Ornate Ghost Pipefish.

Cryptic seahorse relative that mimics feather stars and crinoids. Found in pairs hovering vertically; female has expanded pelvic-fin pouch for incubating eggs.

Where it lives.

Sheltered reefs near crinoids and gorgonians

How it behaves.

Hovers vertically, camouflage against host invertebrate

Best time to see it.

Best months to see Ornate Ghost Pipefish · 12 months highlighted

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Where to see it.

Basura

Anilao

Occasional

Cars Wreck (Dauin)

Dauin

Common

Diver's Heaven

Panglao

Occasional

Kalipayan

Panglao

Occasional

Mainit Bubbles

Anilao

Occasional

Pamilacan Sanctuary

Pamilacan Island

Occasional

Secret Bay

Anilao

Common

Siaba Besar

Komodo National Park

Occasional

Sogod Bay (Pintuyan / Padre Burgos)

Southern Leyte

Common

Talisay Pier

Cabilao Island

Occasional