Pipefish Collection (#2)

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish Transparent Juvenile. Date:

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Network Pipefish. Date:

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Reeftop Pipefish. Date:

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Robust Ghost Pipefish pair. Date:

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Bend Stick Pipefish. Date:

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Ringed Pipefish snout. Date:

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Reeftop Pipefish pair on night dive. Date:

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Halimeda Ghost Pipefish. Date:

A roughsnout ghost pipefish above the seafloor in Indonesia
A rare roughsnout ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paegnius) hovers above the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Harlequin ghost pipefish with fins spread wide, North Sulawesi
White, black and red harlequin ghost pipefish with fins spread wide, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Head shot of a pink pipefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Head shot of a pink pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A velvet ghost pipefish amongst colorful coral
A velvet ghost pipefish (Solenostomus sp.), violet in colour amongst colorful coral, Solomon Islands

An ornate ghost pipefish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
An ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) floats in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

A red and silver ornate ghost pipefish against black background
A red and silver ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) against black background, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A velvet ghost pipefish, Solomon Islands
A velvet ghost pipefish (Solenostomus sp.), grey in colour, Solomon Islands

Scribbled Pipefish on a pink sponge, Papua New Guinea

An ornate ghost pipefish blends into its environment
An ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) blends into its environment in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A black and yellow ornate ghost pipefish against coral
A black and yellow ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) pictured against coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Red and white ornate harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) in front of a gorgonian sea fan, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Harlequin ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Pair of yellow and red harlequin ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Three harlequin ghost pipefish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Three yellow and red harlequin ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A pair of robust ghost pipefish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A pair of robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus) hover above the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of

Ornate ghost pipefish, Fiji

Transparent white and red harlequin ghost pipefish, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish amongst debris and rubbish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) amongst volcanic debris and rubbish, with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

A scribbled pipefish in Indonesia
A scribbled pipefish (Corythoichthys intestinalis) in Indonesia

A Halimeda ghost pipefish near coralline algae beds
A Halimeda ghost pipefish amongst its natural habitat of Halimeda coralline algae beds, Solomon Islands

Ornate ghost pipefish with mushroom leather coral, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) with mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Two Robust ghost pipefish in volcanic sand, Indonesia
Two Robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus), side by side against volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) with boat in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

The Halimeda ghost pipefish near coralline red algae
The Halimeda ghost pipefish (Solenostomus halimeda) red variety, near coralline red algae, Solomon Islands

Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse clinging to sea grass, Papua New Guinea
Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) on volcanic sand clinging to sea grass taken at Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

An ornate ghostpipefish against a reef in West Papua, Indonesia
An ornate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) against a reef in West Papua, Indonesia

An ornate ghost pipefish blends in with its surroundings
An ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) blends in with its underwater surroundings in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle

Sea Pony -Hippocampus fuscus-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

Short-snouted Seahorse -Hippocampus hippocampus-, male with eggs, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine

Short-snouted Seahorse -Hippocampus hippocampus-, Black Sea, Crimea, Russia

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Bluestripe Pipefish during night dive Date:

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Thread Pipefish hanging onto coral Date:

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Halimeda Ghost Pipefish Date:

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Janss Pipefish with air bubbles at top of cave Nudi Retreat dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Janss Pipefish

Roughsnout Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paegnius) adult, swimming over black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura tentaculata) adult, clinging to eelgrass on black sand, Aer Bajo, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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Greater Pipefish. coastal areas UK, eastern North Atlantic and Mediterranean. (Syngnathus acus).. Date:

Honshu Pipefish (Doryrhamphus japonicus) adult male, with eggs in brood pouch on abdomen, Aer Bajo, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) juvenile, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

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Pipefish are fascinating creatures that belong to the same family as seahorses. There are three main types of pipefish, including the Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish. These unique fish can be found in various parts of the world, showcasing their incredible adaptability. One captivating species is the Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus). The young ones cleverly hide amongst the branches of a black coral bush on Sangeang Island in Indonesia's Flores Sea. It's truly mesmerizing to witness these tiny pipefish blending seamlessly with their surroundings. In addition to pipefish, other marine species like trumpetfish, tropical fish, and blowfish add vibrancy to underwater ecosystems. Imagine swimming alongside these colorful creatures; it would be an unforgettable experience. Another remarkable sight is a shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish gracefully gliding below a black coral bush. This breathtaking scene showcases nature's beauty at its finest. The Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) is yet another intriguing member of this family. Found in the Maldives' Laamu Atoll within the Indian Ocean, they swim effortlessly over hard corals like Diploastrea heliopora. Their slender bodies and intricate patterns make them stand out against their vibrant surroundings. These stunning images captured through DDE-90024919, DDE-90024916, DDE-90024898, DDE-90024790, DDE-90024789, and DDE-90024754 highlight the diversity and splendor in their natural habitats. Whether it's observing young Ornate Ghost Pipefish hiding among black coral or witnessing Reeftop Pipefish elegantly navigating through hard corals—the world beneath our oceans never ceases to amaze us with its wonders.