Harlequin Ghost Pipefish

Also called: Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Scientific name: Solenostomus paradoxus

A Harlequin Ghost Pipefish - Photographed at Bunaken, Indonesia

Pipefish are somewhat common in Southeast Asia, but they're very hard to find. The easiest place is probably the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, although the three following examples were all spotted on one trip from Bali to Komodo.

A very 'ornate' ghost pipefish indeed, photographed at Torpedo Alley off Rinca, Indonesia

A pair of spectacularly colored harlequins in the muck of Bima, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia

A green harlequin ghost pipefish blends in well with the sea grass off Sumbawa, near Moyo Island, Indonesia

Please note: Identification of fish, corals, etc. is a tricky business. It's entirely possible that I've incorrectly identified a photo I've taken. If you spot an error, please contact me so I can correct it and improve this resource.