Photo Image Halimeda Ghostpipefish Solenostomus halimeda

HALIMEDA GHOSTPIPEFISH

Solenostomus halimeda

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.
Frequency of sightings:
Rare
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
Up to about 20m depth, length up to 7cm.
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Aw Shucks, Goby A Crab, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Makawide 3, Pintu Kota Besar (Seagrass), Pulau Abadi

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Reef & Sea Grass
Buttom Dweller
Ghostpipefish
-	Halimeda Ghostpipefish
-	Ornate Ghostpipefish
-	Robust Ghostpipefish
-	Rough-snout Ghostpipefish
-	Velvet Ghostpipefish