Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Solenostomus paradoxus
Sighting evidence at Looc Bay, Romblon
Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC
Ornate ghost pipefish hover head-down among crinoid arms and sea fans in Looc Bay, their elaborate filamentous skin making them almost invisible against their host organism. Females carry the brood pouch and are typically larger than their male partners, with pairs often found in close proximity year after year on the same crinoid. Peak sightings coincide with the cooler dry season months when visibility is highest.
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.