Thread Pipefish - Kyonemichthys rumengani

First time to encounter this tiny and rarely seen Pipefish - Kyonemichthys rumengani in Malaysia

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Such an amazing species, looks like some type of debris. Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Yea, it seems they collects sediments on their body for better camouflage, they are hardly visible if they are not moving. Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

I can see this one Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Good eyesight :D Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

So weird! Posted 3 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  They are :D Posted 3 years ago

The Thread Pipefish

"Kyonemichthys rumengani" is a species of pipefish native to the Pacific Ocean around Indonesia, where it is found at depths from 15 to 20 m. This species grows to a length of 2.68 cm, and is the only known member of its genus.

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses

Species identified by Albert Kang