Solenostomidae

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Solenostomidae (ghost pipefish; subclass Actinopterygii, order Syngnathiformes) A small family of marine fish which resemble sea-horses, but have a tube-like snout, short body, large tail fin, and pelvic fins which in the female are fused to form a brood pouch. There are about five species occurring in the tropical Indo-Pacific region.