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Syngnathiformes Collection

Syngnathiformes, also known as the seahorse and pipefish family, is a fascinating group of marine creatures

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus) amongst corals, The Bahamas

Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus) amongst corals, The Bahamas

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Backlit photo of a Robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus) reveals a small

Backlit photo of a Robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus) reveals a small fish that it has just eaten in its stomach. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molluca Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) male, Ponza Island, Italy

Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) male, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) on the coral drop off, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) on the coral drop off, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp. ) showing the remarkable structure of bones

Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp. ) showing the remarkable structure of bones
Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) showing the remarkable structure of bones that form a virtual exoskeleton, with few deep internal bones, in this unusual vertebrate group

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) using a Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) as a

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) using a Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) as a stalking horse. Spanish Hogfish is eating an arm of a starfish. Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) swimming over seaweeds

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) swimming over seaweeds. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus)Tenerife, Canary Islands

Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus)Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) feeding on Snipe fish

Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) feeding on Snipe fish (Macroramphosus scolopax) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood with her prehensile tail. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Halimeda ghost pipefish (Solenostomus halimeda) mimicking the halimeda algae. Sulu sea

Halimeda ghost pipefish (Solenostomus halimeda) mimicking the halimeda algae. Sulu sea, Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.)

RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Portrait of a male short snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) in sea oak seaweed

Portrait of a male short snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) in sea oak seaweed (Halidrys siliquosa). Devon, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) holding on to a branch of a sea fan coral

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) holding on to a branch of a sea fan coral. Malapascua, Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Short snouted seahorse juvenile (Hippocampus hippocampus) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Short snouted seahorse juvenile (Hippocampus hippocampus) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Pacific trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) juvenile swimming near the water surface in the open

Pacific trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) juvenile swimming near the water surface in the open ocean, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) demonstrates the effectiveness of its camouflage as it shelters

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) demonstrates the effectiveness of its camouflage as it shelters amongst seaweeds. This individual is a male carrying eggs

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Male Korean seahorse (Hippocampus haema) giving birth. Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Male Korean seahorse (Hippocampus haema) giving birth. Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Long-snouted seahorse / Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)

Long-snouted seahorse / Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) camouflaged on a White seafan (Eunicella singularis), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora)

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

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Three Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus), two male and one female

Three Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus), two male and one female, feeding on plankton in an alkaline saltwater pond, The Bahamas, Caribbean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) moving with head down position while hunting

Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) moving with head down position while hunting, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp)

Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp)
Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: UW INDO 2033 37

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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

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: UW INDO 2033 36

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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

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: 13131098

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Tail of Chinese Trumpetfish - Sampiri 2 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) among seaweed, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. January

Leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) among seaweed, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. January

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan

Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Philippines

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Two Denise seahorses (Hippocampus denise) on a seafan / gorgonian with a male pregnant

Two Denise seahorses (Hippocampus denise) on a seafan / gorgonian with a male pregnant, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Bargibants seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Kenting Nationalpark, Kenting, Taiwan

Bargibants seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Kenting Nationalpark, Kenting, Taiwan

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Atlantic trumpetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) surrounded, South Tenerife, Canary Islands

Atlantic trumpetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) surrounded, South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Four Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) on a Seafan / Gorgonian (Muricella sp

Four Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) on a Seafan / Gorgonian (Muricella sp. ) including one or several pregnant males. New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) portrait. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) portrait. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) male clinging to algae in a land locked alakaline

Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) male clinging to algae in a land locked alakaline lagoon on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of wood on the seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Portrait of a Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) near Malapascua, Philippines

Portrait of a Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) near Malapascua, Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Thorny or spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) portrait made off Anilao, Philippines

Thorny or spiny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) portrait made off Anilao, Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture

Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture and swim with their head downward. Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) wrapped around Eye fan coral (Cnidaria sp)

Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) wrapped around Eye fan coral (Cnidaria sp). Philippines

Background imageSyngnathiformes Collection: Bargibant's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) wrapped around Eye fan coral (Cnidaria sp)

Bargibant's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) wrapped around Eye fan coral (Cnidaria sp). Philippines



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Syngnathiformes, also known as the seahorse and pipefish family, is a fascinating group of marine creatures. From the Weedy seadragon to the Leafy seadragon, these unique species exhibit incredible parental care. The male carries eggs through kelp forests or swims over seagrass meadows, ensuring their offspring's safety. In the Bahamas, Lined seahorses can be found gracefully swimming amongst vibrant corals. Their intricate patterns blend seamlessly with their surroundings. A backlit photo of a Robust ghost pipefish reveals its delicate features and small size. A composite image showcases the beauty of yellow tropical reef fish like Falcula butterflyfish, Yellow boxfish, Golden butterflyfish, and Red Sea clownfish against a black background. Each species adds its own charm to the underwater world. Leafy seadragons continue to captivate us as they carry eggs while gliding over seagrass meadows in Wool Bay, Edithburgh in South Australia's Gulf of St Vincent. Their camouflage is so effective that they effortlessly blend into seaweeds for protection. Trumpetfish are skilled hunters lurking on coral drop-offs in places like Sulu Sea in the Philippines. They patiently wait for unsuspecting prey to pass by before striking with lightning speed. The skeleton of a seahorse showcases its remarkable bone structure - an engineering marvel adapted for life under water. These fragile yet resilient creatures never cease to amaze us. Another trumpetfish sighting involves it using a Spanish Hogfish as shelter or camouflage partner - an intriguing example of symbiotic behavior within marine ecosystems. Juvenile Pacific trumpetfish swim near the water surface in Tubuai, French Polynesia's open ocean waters. Their journey has just begun as they explore vast expanses filled with wonders waiting to be discovered. Lastly, we witness male Korean Seahorses giving birth off Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu Japan.