Ghostpipefish

Found in rubble and in soft bottom areas, where it seeks protection among purple finger-like sponges of the same colour. Usually found in pairs.

Can be found hovering over rubble and sand, where it hides amongst sea grass, algae or detritus. Its colour ranges from transparent white, yellow or green, to brown and black. It has numerous skin flaps covering its body. This species commonly doesn’t stay in one area for more than a couple of days, but drifts with the currents. Usually found in pairs.

Can be found hovering over rubble and sand, where it hides amongst sea grass, algae or detritus. Its colour ranges from white, yellow, green, to brown and black. This species commonly doesn’t stay in one area for more than a couple of days, but drifts with the currents. Usually found in pairs.

Found on shallow reefs, most often amongst Halimeda algae beds. Usually bright green in color, but can be white or with red tufts imitating dead coralline algae. Often found in pairs, the female is larger than the male. When found in pairs, they tend to stay in the same area for several weeks.

This striking pipe fish can be seen in many patterns and color variations mostly seeking protection among crinoids’ arms (feather stars) but also close to soft corals, finger sponges, gorgonian sea fans and black corals. Usually seen in pairs but can be observed in groups up to 12 individuals. The female is larger than the male and has modified ventral fins, forming an egg pouch, where you can observe developing eggs and larvae. If you find a pair of ornates together, they will usually stay in the same crinoids or coral for about 2-3 weeks.