Ghost pipefish

Solenostomus spp.

Drifting camouflage specialist that mimics weed, crinoids and soft coral.

Encounter score63

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The Ghost pipefish (Solenostomus spp.) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 6–12 cm. Usually seen at 5–25 m depth. Where to see it: Malapascua.

Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.

Taxonomic rank

genus

Typical size

6–12 cm (total_length)

Maximum size

17 cm

Typical depth

5–25 m

Maximum depth

40 m

Conservation status

Research in progress

Photography difficulty

5 /5

Activity pattern

Diurnal.

Description

Genus-level record covering the ghost pipefishes; species identification in the field is unreliable. Conservation status not populated: it varies by species and no verified reading is recorded.

Habitat

Reef, seagrass, crinoids and rubble slopes.

Behaviour

Hangs head-down, drifting with surge and mimicking its background.

Diet

Tiny crustaceans taken by suction.

Social behaviour

Usually in pairs.

Photography notes

Constant surge movement and a background it is designed to disappear into. High shutter, off-axis lighting.

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Destinations

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Malapascua

Philippines

Encounter likelihood: occasional

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