Solenostomus cyanopterus
Seahorse
- Ghost pipefish
- Robuste Geisterpfeifenfisch
- Zeegras spookfluitvis
- Poisson-fantôme robuste
- Pez pipa
- Pesce fantasma robusto
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Hides among algae.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a couple
- Hides among algae.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 17 cm
- Maximum age known : 1 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!