Image © Jamie Holdorf

GHOST IN THE DARK
Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Solenostomus paradoxus

This was to be my one and only sighting of this appropriately named critter.  They frequently hover head down against crinoids, soft corals, or gorgonians, but this one was just out in the open trying to blend in with the muck.  With some underwater photo assistance from Simon and the lack of a background, I was able to get the “in the dark” look.

Location: North Ambon
Dive Site: Hila Bay
Exif data:1/80 F20 ISO 200 105mm

 

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