Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Solenostomus paradoxus
Sighting evidence at Masaplod Norte, Dumaguete
Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC
Ornate ghost pipefish hang head-down among crinoid arms and hydroids at Masaplod Norte, their elaborate skin filaments creating near-perfect mimicry of their host's texture and colour. Females carry eggs in a modified pelvic fin pouch, and pairs are frequently encountered drifting together in a synchronised head-down pose that makes identification a puzzle even for experienced macro divers.
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.