Robust Ghost Pipefish [Solenostomus cyanopterus]
Description
Common in the Indo-Pacific region, the Robust Ghost Pipefish is known for its unique body shape and color variations. It is robust and has a larger body size compared to other types. They often float nearly motionless, head down, among seagrasses and seaweeds. They change colors to blend with their surroundings.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathidae
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| Genus |
Ghost Pipefishes
Solenostomus
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