Description

Also known as Algae Ghostpipefish, Coralline Ghostpipefish, False Pipefish, Tubemouth Fish.

Found in pairs or family groups, floating with their head down, mimicking coralline algae, at the edge of reefs.
They feed on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 4.7cm
Depth - 0-23m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Ghostpipefish swim with heads down searching near the bottom for crustaceans. They can usually be found amongst seagrass, between the arms of criniods, black corals and gorgonians.
One of the oceans most beautiful creatures! Ref: http://www.fishbase.se/summary/Solenostomus-halimeda