Solenostomus

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Original source: originally posted to Flickr as Ornate Ghost Pipefi
Author: Steve Childs

The ornate ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, is a pipefish of the family Solenostomidae found in the Western Pacific and the Indian ocean along reef edges prone to strong currents. They reach a maximum length of 12 cm. More

Solenostomus cyanopterus blecker (Teleostei, Solenostomidae) in Elat (Gulf of Akaba) Israel Journal of Zoology 15, 95-103. Padmanabhan, KG 1961 Early development of Solenostomus cyanopterus Blkr. More

The Armored pipefish, Solenostomus armatus Females carry the eggs in their pelvic fins that are modified to form a brood pouch dioecism Fertilization: in brood pouch or similar structure Reproductive guild: bearers External brooders Description of life cycle and mating behavior: Pelvic fins of females are modified as More

Solenostomus paradoxus (Pallas, 1770) (accepted name) Synonyms: Fistularia paradoxa Pallas, 1770 (synonym) Solenostomatichthys paradoxus (Pallas, 1770) (synonym) Common names: 刀口魚 More

Common names

Armored pipefish in English
Ikan naga in Malay (bahasa Melayu)
Long-tail ghostpipefish in English
Longtail ghostpipefish in English
鋸齒剃刀魚 in Mandarin Chinese
锯齿剃刀鱼 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Syngnathiformes
Family : Solenostomidae
Genus : Solenostomus
Species : Solenostomus cyanopterus
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Solenostomus