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Syngnathus Collection

Syngnathus, a fascinating group of marine creatures, encompasses three types of Pipefish and the enchanting Seahorse

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Pipefish, trumpetfish, tropical fish and blowfish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Greater pipefish and Sargassum pipefish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Sargassum pipefish, little dragonfish, and longtail seamouth

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Bandtail puffer, Sargassum pipefish and greater pipefish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish, Syngnathus pelagicus

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Unusual marine creatures

Unusual marine creatures
Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus, planehead filefish, Stephanolepis hispidus, elephantfish, Callorhinchus callorynchus, spotted wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, and seahorse, Hippocampus hippocampus

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Three types of Pipefish and a Seahorse

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)

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Greater Pipefish and Broad-Nosed Pipefish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Syngnathus aequoreus, or Ocean Pipefish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Seahorse, Hippocampus, and greater pipefish

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

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Picture No. 11676293

Picture No. 11676293
Greater Pipefish with diver (composite image) Date:

Background imageSyngnathus Collection: Picture No. 10922147

Picture No. 10922147
Greater Pipefish. coastal areas UK, eastern North Atlantic and Mediterranean. (Syngnathus acus).. Date:


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Syngnathus, a fascinating group of marine creatures, encompasses three types of Pipefish and the enchanting Seahorse. Among them are the elegant Greater Pipefish and the unique Broad-Nosed Pipefish. These captivating species coexist with an array of other underwater inhabitants such as trumpetfish, tropical fish, and blowfish. The Greater Pipefish shares its habitat with the Sargassum pipefish, creating a mesmerizing sight amidst the swaying seaweed. In this vibrant ecosystem, one can also spot the elusive little dragonfish and longtail seamouth swimming gracefully alongside their Sargassum companions. Venturing further into these depths reveals intriguing encounters between Bandtail puffer fish and both Sargassum pipefish and greater pipefish. The pelagic pipefish or Syngnathus pelagicus stands out in this diverse mix with its distinctive appearance. Another member of this extraordinary family is the Broadnosed pipefish (Syngnathus typhle), known for its peculiar features that make it stand apart from others in its class. Unusual yet captivating marine creatures like Syngnathus aequoreus or Ocean Pipefish add to the allure of these waters. Seahorses, belonging to the genus Hippocampus along with their close relative—the greater pipefis—gracefully navigate through coral reefs while leaving onlookers enchanted by their delicate beauty. These exotic fish captivate our imagination as they effortlessly blend into their surroundings. It offers us a glimpse into an enchanting world where unusual marine creatures thrive alongside familiar favorites like seahorses and various types of pipefish. Exploring these waters uncovers nature's remarkable diversity at its finest—a true testament to Mother Nature's creative brilliance.