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Latin nameSolenostomus paradoxus

Size: 12 cm

Distribution: Indo-Pacific region

Highly camouflaged species that closely imitates surrounding crinoids or soft corals. Usually observed hovering slowly in a head-down posture while drifting with the current.

Harlequin ghostpipefish camouflaged among reef invertebrates

Related Fish Guides

This species is included in our Reef Fishes of the Coral Triangle featuring reef fish photographed in their natural environment.