Delicate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus leptosoma)

Scientific name: Solenostomus leptosoma Tanaka, 1908

Delicate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus leptosoma)

The Delicate ghostpipefish (Solenostomus leptosoma) is a marine fish of the family Solenostomidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Japan to Australia.

Biology

Found along the reef's edge, bordering on open sand substrates. Mostly pelagic until they settle on the substrate for breeding. Females carry the eggs in their pelvic fins that are modified to form a brood pouch.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Solenostomus leptosoma
Family
Solenostomidae (Ghost pipefishes)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated, usually 15 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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