Pipefish Collection

Pipefish (Syngnatus Acus), 1664-1693. Creator: Pieter Withoos
Pipefish (Syngnatus Acus), 1664-1693

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XVI, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XVI, c. 1575/1580

Pipefish, trumpetfish, tropical fish and blowfish
Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4, 5

A shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) below a black coral bush (Antipathes sp)
A shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) below a black coral bush (Antipathes sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, November

Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) young hides amongst the branches of a black coral bush (Antipathes sp) Sangeang Island, Sumbawa, Indonesia, Flores Sea

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Pipefish on sea star. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait. Pipefish swimming over coral. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Seahorse turns color of surrounding coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Pipefish (Syngnathinae) among sea whips, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Detail of large sea squirt (Tunicate), Buyat, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A pygmy seahorse lives in association with seafans and matches color of host fan for protection. Date: 19/05/2006

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Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae) that can change it's color and skin texture, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Pipefish swims past coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Manado. A school of pipefish. Date: 11/02/2005

Page 194. A lizard;the Tobacco Pipe fish, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670081 Page 194. A lizard; the Tobacco Pipe fish, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Broad-nosed Pipe-Fish (Syngnathus typhle), 1881 (litho)
473213 Broad-nosed Pipe-Fish (Syngnathus typhle), 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Ornate Ghost Pipefish - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

Seahorses and pipefish (coloured engraving)
5996462 Seahorses and pipefish (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seahorses and pipefish.); © Look and Learn

Greater pipefish and Sargassum pipefish
Greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus 54, and Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus pelagicus 55, 56. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Straight-nosed pipefish and seahorse
Straight-nosed pipefish, Nerophis ophidion, and short-snouted seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Sargassum pipefish, little dragonfish, and longtail seamouth
Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, little dragonfish, Eurypegasus draconis, and longtail seamouth, Pegasus volitans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by

Bandtail puffer, Sargassum pipefish and greater pipefish
Bandtail puffer, Sphoeroides spengleri, Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish, Syngnathus pelagicus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle
Broadnosed or Shorter pipefish, Syngnathus typhle. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Delicate ghost pipefish
Tres belle rencontre et c'est une premiere a Mayotte avec se poisson-fantome delicat (Solenostomus leptosomus). Tres beau et tres rare specimen.. Barathieu Gabriel

Snake Pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) Sark, British Channel Islands

Three types of Pipefish and a Seahorse
Three types of Pipefish and a Short-Nosed Seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus). The Pipefish are: Snake Pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion or Entelurus aequoreus)

Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish
Greater Pipefish (Syngnathus acus) and Broad-Nosed Pipefish (Syngnathus typhle). Date: 1865

Malaysia, Mabul Island, Male Banded Pipefish (Doryrhamphus Dactylioporus) Brooding Eggs On Its Underside

Syngnathus aequoreus, or Ocean Pipefish, and a variation. Date: 1865

Seahorse, Hippocampus, and greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Pipefish on sea star. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of camouflaged frogfish and sea horse. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Seahorse turns color of surrounding coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Buyat. Detail of a large sea squirt
Detail of large sea squirt (Tunicate), Buyat, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of ghost pipefish that can change its color and skin texture
Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae) that can change its color and skin texture, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Greater pipefish and short-snouted seahorse
Illustration engraving of a Greater pipefish and short-snouted seahorse

Banded pickerel chromolithograph 1898
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1898

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Greater Pipefish with diver (composite image) Date:

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish Transparent Juvenile. Date:

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Network Pipefish. Date:

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Reeftop Pipefish. Date:

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Robust Ghost Pipefish pair. Date:

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Bend Stick Pipefish. Date:

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Ringed Pipefish snout. Date:

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Pipefish are fascinating creatures that belong to the same family as seahorses. There are three main types of pipefish, including the Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish. These unique fish can be found in various parts of the world, showcasing their incredible adaptability. One captivating species is the Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus). The young ones cleverly hide amongst the branches of a black coral bush on Sangeang Island in Indonesia's Flores Sea. It's truly mesmerizing to witness these tiny pipefish blending seamlessly with their surroundings. In addition to pipefish, other marine species like trumpetfish, tropical fish, and blowfish add vibrancy to underwater ecosystems. Imagine swimming alongside these colorful creatures; it would be an unforgettable experience. Another remarkable sight is a shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish gracefully gliding below a black coral bush. This breathtaking scene showcases nature's beauty at its finest. The Reeftop Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) is yet another intriguing member of this family. Found in the Maldives' Laamu Atoll within the Indian Ocean, they swim effortlessly over hard corals like Diploastrea heliopora. Their slender bodies and intricate patterns make them stand out against their vibrant surroundings. These stunning images captured through DDE-90024919, DDE-90024916, DDE-90024898, DDE-90024790, DDE-90024789, and DDE-90024754 highlight the diversity and splendor in their natural habitats. Whether it's observing young Ornate Ghost Pipefish hiding among black coral or witnessing Reeftop Pipefish elegantly navigating through hard corals—the world beneath our oceans never ceases to amaze us with its wonders.