SEA Undersea

?? Pipefish

Scientific name: Corythoichthys

I haven't pinned down exactly which pipefish this is, but I believe I have the right family. Best guess is it's a Shultz's.

Pygmy Seahorse

Scientific name: Hippicampus bargibanti

We spotted both the bright pink as well as yellow pygmy seahorses around Sumbawa and Komodo in 2010. This picture of a yellow one is the best I got.

Short Tailed Pipefish

Scientific name: Trachyramphus bicoacrtatus

Robust Ghost Pipefish

Scientific name: Solenostomus cyanopterus

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Scientific name: Solenostomus paradoxus

These intricately shaped little fellows come in an amazing range of colors.

Common Seahorse

Scientific name: Hippicampus kuda

Seahorses are one of those creatures you're always happy to find. They're so small and generally so well camouflaged that it's often hard to spot them even when you know you're looking at one. This one was found under the Fredricksburg Pier in St. Croix.