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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2016

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus paradoxus

Sighting evidence at Beatrice Rock, Anilao

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC

Pairs hover inverted among gorgonian branches, their elaborate skin filaments and pattern exactly matching the texture of the fan coral arms they shelter within, making them nearly invisible until they move.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Ornate Ghost Pipefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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