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!