Lembeh pipefish

5 or 6 inches long, white spots on sides, no skin flaps that I could see....

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Marli

Oh, Pipefish are hard, especially from this area. I will get back to you tomorrow when I am back to my office and check my books.

Oh, Pipefish are hard, especially from this area. I will get back to you tomorrow when I am back to my office and check my books.

Thanks! I have a message into Gerry Allen, but he is often traveling.

Cheers,

Marli

Here is the scoop from Gerry Allen:

The pipefish is a species of Halicampus and most likely H. grayi.

Marli

Hi Marli

Been awaiting your i.d. with interest. I took this pic in Lembeh last October and wonder if you think it might be the same beast? If not, any suggestions?

I don't think it's the same; the snout is much longer. Might be Trachyrhamphus longirostris....or something else all together!

Cheers,

Marli

I don't think it's the same; the snout is much longer. Might be Trachyrhamphus longirostris....or something else all together!

 

Cheers,

Marli

Trachyrhamphus longirostris - straight stick

thats what i would say it was. quite common in lembeh

stew.