Ghost pipefishes

Solenostomus

Solenostomus, commonly referred to as ghost pipefishes, false pipefishes, or tubemouth fishes, represents a genus of fishes categorized within the order Syngnathiformes. Notably, Solenostomus stands as the sole genus in the esteemed family Solenostomidae, encompassing six officially acknowledged species. Ghost pipefishes, akin to pipefishes and seahorses, inhabit the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.