Halimeda Ghostpipefish
Solenostomus halimeda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 23 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Drifting head down among Halimeda and coralline algae, this ghost pipefish mimics the very plants it shelters in, almost impossible to pick out. The female broods her eggs in a pouch formed from her enlarged pelvic fins, a habit that sets the ghost pipefishes apart from true pipefishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Solenostomidae › Solenostomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278939.
FAQ
- How deep does the Halimeda Ghostpipefish live?
- The Halimeda Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus halimeda) is typically found at to 23 m.
- Is the Halimeda Ghostpipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Halimeda Ghostpipefish is harmless to divers.