Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Solenostomus paradoxus
Sighting evidence at Yoda, Izu Peninsula
Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC
Ornate ghost pipefish are seasonally abundant at Yoda from late spring through autumn, drifting head-down among crinoids and black coral to mimic their host's feathery arms. Unlike true pipefish, females brood eggs in a pouch formed by fused pelvic fins, and pairs are often found together in a slow, synchronised hover.
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.