Delicate Ghost Pipefish

Delicate Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus leptosoma

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DESCRIPTION

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus leptosoma) is a small, camouflaged fish typically reddish-brown with whitish mottling and a slender body, reaching up to 10 cm in length. It inhabits reef edges and sandy areas in the Indo-West Pacific, with juveniles often being pelagic. Females brood their eggs in a pouch formed by modified pelvic fins, and they feed on tiny crustaceans and zooplankton sucked through their tubular snout.

Max Length 10 cm
Max Weight 5 g
Lifespan N/A
Habitat Seabed, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 0 - 15 m
Diet Specialized
Activity Unknown
Social Behavior In pairs

Destinations to spot Delicate Ghost Pipefish

SIGHTING PROBABILITY
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Where Delicate Ghost Pipefish has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Delicate Ghost Pipefish

Where can you see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish?

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish can be seen at 6 dive destinations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines. The best spots include Anilao (Philippines), Kapalai (Malaysia), Komodo (Indonesia), Lembeh Strait (Indonesia), and Mabul (Malaysia).

What is the best time to see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish?

Sightings of the Delicate Ghost Pipefish peak at different times depending on the destination: Anilao from April to September, Kapalai from April to October, Komodo from April to October, and Lembeh Strait from April to October.

Where can you see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, you can see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish at Komodo, Lembeh Strait, and Nusa Penida.

Where can you see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, you can see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish at Kapalai and Mabul.

Where can you see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish in Philippines?

In Philippines, you can see the Delicate Ghost Pipefish at Anilao.

How big does the Delicate Ghost Pipefish get?

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish can reach up to 10 cm in length and 5 g in weight.

What habitat does the Delicate Ghost Pipefish live in?

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish is found in these habitats: seabed, open water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Delicate Ghost Pipefish live?

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish lives from the surface down to 15 m.

What does the Delicate Ghost Pipefish eat?

Depends on a narrow, particular diet, often a single prey type or family, which binds it closely to one habitat.

What is the conservation status of the Delicate Ghost Pipefish?

The Delicate Ghost Pipefish is listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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