Ornate Ghost Pipefish The ornate ghost pipefish or harlequin ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, is a false pipefish of the family Solenostomidae. The species name comes from the Greek paradoxos, referring to this fishs unusual external features. Ornate ghost pipefish are found in the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean along reef edges prone to strong currents. They reach a maximum length of 12 cm. They vary in color from red or yellow to black and are almost transparent. They feed mostly on mysids and benthic shrimp. Females carry the eggs in their pelvic fins that are modified to form a brood pouch. Although relatively common, Ornate Ghostpipefish are very well-camouflaged and difficult to find. 剃刀鱼（学名：Solenostomus paradoxus）为輻鰭魚綱棘背魚目剃刀鱼科剃刀鱼属的鱼类。 本鱼细长如剃头刀，口小，吻突出成扁管狀，鱗片特化成骨板，约12公分。體色隨環境而變化，從黑色至黃色、綠色皆有，尾柄短而尾鰭長。卵生，雌鱼臀鳍变形成育婴袋。
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