Solenostomus paradoxus

Solenostomus paradoxus - Ornate ghost pipefish

Length: to 10 cm
Distribution: Widespread in tropical Indo-Pacific
Depth: 3 to 25 m
General: Variable from red, white or yellow blotching, to almost totally black. On coastal reefs with rock faces or coral drop offs, floating vertically close to the bottom or rock face. Common species but easily overlooked

Photo: Wolfgang Krutz