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Lembeh Sea Dragon (Kyonemichthys rumengani) Pulau Abadi, Lembeh.<br />
The last pic of this encounter with one of the smallest and better camouflaged fishes in the family of sea horses and pipefishes, Syngnathidae. It is so tiny and looks so much like a piece of algae that I would have never seen it without our skilled guide! Geotagged,Indonesia,Kyonemichthys rumengani,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Lembeh Sea Dragon (Kyonemichthys rumengani)

Pulau Abadi, Lembeh.
The last pic of this encounter with one of the smallest and better camouflaged fishes in the family of sea horses and pipefishes, Syngnathidae. It is so tiny and looks so much like a piece of algae that I would have never seen it without our skilled guide!

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"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.

Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Aug 29, 2018. Captured May 19, 2018 03:40 in Unnamed Road, Papusungan, Lembeh Sel., Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm