(Siokunichthys samoensis) is a species of pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae which includes seahorses and pipefish. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region particularly in Samoa Fiji and Tonga where they inhabit shallow coastal waters and coral reefs. Samoan Pipefish are relatively small typically measuring up to 7 cm in length. They have a long slender body with a snout that is slightly curved and elongated into a tube-like structure. The tail is prehensile which means it is adapte...
(Hippocampus jayakari) is a species of seahorse belonging to the Syngnathidae family found in the Indian Ocean along the eastern coast of Africa and in the Red Sea. This species is named after C.V. Jayakar a well-known Indian ichthyologist who studied and described several fish species in the early 20th century. Jayakar s Seahorse is a small seahorse species that grows up to 10 centimeters in length. It has a long slender snout and a rounded belly. Like other seahorses it has a prehensile tail t...
(Scorpaena papillosa) is a species of marine fish belonging to the Scorpaenidae family. It is native to the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean ranging from the Bay of Biscay to Senegal. The fish is named for the distinctive yellow spots that adorn its body. Yellowspotted Scorpionfish are relatively small typically reaching lengths of up to 20-25 centimeters. They have a compressed body with a large head and a large mouth filled with sharp teeth. Their dorsal fin is relatively high ...
(Onuxodon fowleri) is an intriguing marine species that belongs to the family Carapidae which comprises the pearlfishes. This captivating fish can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the western Pacific Ocean inhabiting coral reefs and the surrounding areas. Size-wise the Slender Pearlfish is a relatively small species with adult specimens usually reaching a length of 6 inches (15 cm). The fish exhibits an elongated slender and cylindric...