#ghostpipefish

Amongst some drifting dead leaves, two of the leaves looked back and seemed to keep their distance...these two Robust Ghost #Pipefish (S. cyanopterus) were completely camouflaged. The #photo is #rotated 90° for a more standard look at the #fish, but they actually #swim #vertically to #mimic the debris. #RobustGhostPipefish (#Solenostomuscyanopterus) #coralreef #marinelife #reeffish #scubadiving #uwphotography #reef #diving #GhostPipefish #scuba #mimicry #AlonaBeach #Panglao #Bohol #Philippines #underwaterphotography (at Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/COTUB27hIuZ/?igshid=tsiqp1fn6i5u

Ghostpipefish

Robust #ghostpipefish float near motionlessly, with their mouths facing downwards, looking very similar to a drifting piece of seagrass. The life of the ghost pipefish actually starts as a larva adrift in the currents of the oceans. Shortly after birth the young ghost pipe fish starts looking for a host, and once found it will change both color and shape. When its camouflage has reached its maximum level, the ghost pipefish will start to reproduce. #fishfacts #oceans #underwater #scuba

Ghost pipefish by Karen Roze

The Ornate or Harlequin ghost pipe fish is a true master of camouflage. When hiding in gorgonians or feather stars, it is very difficult to spot them. Luckily, the free swimming pair on this picture, makes it a lot easier for us! Hanging upside down is a normal position for them. They feed on little crustaceans (shrimps and crabs) and come in red, yellow and black colour variations. During breeding season, they often change color and shape to make it even more difficult to find them. They have a small territory so, when once we know where they are, we can almost guarantee them to you! #lumbalumbadivingmanado #wonderfullindonesia #bunaken #ghostpipefish #snorkeling #diveholiday #diving #duiken #plongee #tauchen #scuba #northsulawesi #holliday #uwphotography #dyk #critters #muckdiving #coralreefs (at Lumbalumba Diving - Manado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH4BeeahCPv/?igshid=1l0bag9wmydx7

#ghostpipefish #onwhite #diving #lembeh #lembehstrait #scubadiving #muckdiving #muckdiving #indonesia #seacam_official https://www.instagram.com/p/B8llDoEh5aT/?igshid=1jhtcbyffzv4w

My favorite ghost pipefish. #uwphotography #uwmacro #bali2019🐔 #ghostpipefish @afirechick (at Liberty Dive Resort Tulamben) https://www.instagram.com/p/B363zKfB6KyaEd7d6w14V6O9Ly6BT_NAujB4V80/?igshid=2s7cjbwrh0t0

Ein Halimeda-Geisterpfeifenfisch am Hausriff des Matahari Tulamben Resorts auf Bali 🌋🇮🇩🌴 . . . #ghostpipefish #geisterpfeifenfisch #geisterpfeifenfische (hier: Matahari Tulamben Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rUoSLhWHZ/?igshid=167dy70nqpwfr