Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

From the family Solenostomidae, genus Solenostomus, the Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) is an exquisite species, found in many parts of the Indo-Pacific region. There are currently  six recognised species in the family, although more may yet be discovered. They are cousins of the Seahorses, and classified as bony fish. As masters of disguise, camouflaging among sea fans, they are very hard to spot, even if you know where to look or you are even having one pointed out to you.

Solenostomus paradoxus Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)
Credit: Glen Ashby
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) camouflaging
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) during a dusk dive
Adult Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus)
Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) swimming across the reef
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Ornate Ghost Pipefish Solenostomus paradoxus
Scientific Rank
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata (Chordates)
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order: Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefish)
Family: Solenostomidae (Solenostomidae)
Genus: Solenostomus (Solenostomus)
Species: Solenostomus paradoxus
Size
Average Size: 10 centimetres

No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Laura S
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: MV Koon 9
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai
When: Mar 2024
Fran
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Robert
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: MV Explorer
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
CC
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
tomas
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
Michelle
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Manta Queen 7
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Apr 2023
Fabio
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon
When: Jan 2023
Alex Lindsay
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When: May 2022
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in: Thailand Thailand
Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2022

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