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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Artie made me do it! :D

    This little Syngnathid is very close to my heart for a reason. Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse (Idiotropiscis lumnitzeri) is found only along a small stretch of the NSW coastline in waters from about 8-30 (24-90 feet) meters of depth, their cryptic camouflage makes them almost impossible to detect for untrained eyes. These fish grow to a mere 60-70mm (2 1/2 - 3 inches or so) and live in high surge areas with a lot of water movement, where they hold the substrate tight and pick up small mysid shrimps and other morsels. Their color is varied, with some almost white with red markings, brown or this reddish look. There is a little story I wrote for a mate's Aussie diving website, which you can read here, if you want to be bored to tears.

    Captured with a Nikonos V, 35mm lens with 1:3 extension tube, single overhead strobe. Fujichrome Sensia 100 ISO, f/16 at 1/60th. Cropped to 70% of original scan.

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    Akos, This is an incredible discovery!! Very impressive to have this species named after you!! Idiotropiscis lumnitzeri. You should be so proud!! Congratulations!! BTW I loved the article, It was very well written.

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    Akos, wonderful image; I am going to have to post some UW images. Jackie and I are at home under the water! :D

    Artie made you do; you & Al are making me do it ;) .

    Your seahorse is a giant - 2 1/2"!! :eek:

    I had the pleasure of diving with Pygmy seahorses that are .............

    About to post :cool:

    Cheers Mate
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    Great find Akos Can't imagine being able to find one !!! ... thanks for the link and Big Congrats !!!

    Will look for my Croc Fish from the Solomons !!!

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    Great story and great discovery Akos! That blows me away! I trained as a marine biologist in British Columbia but never practiced...got diverted into other things and computers. Discovering a new species of Syngnathid and having it named after you is a dream come true for anyone interested in marine animals. Congratulations!

    Cheers!
    Bruce

    Jay, I think this may be the first time I've participated in "who's is smaller" conversation!!

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    Akos, I just had the extreme pleasure to read the article about YOUR!! very own critter. Fantastic and a big congratulations.

    Well done :D

    Cheers Mate, hats off to 'ya

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Enns View Post
    Jay, I think this may be the first time I've participated in "who's is smaller" conversation!!
    Mine may be smaller; Akos' find is famous!

    Tiny hats off to him :D

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    a very well done on this Akos! super find and a well-deserved legacy you leave :)
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    Oshkosh, Congratulations again. Discovering a species new to science puts you in a very small club comprised of probably something like 1/100,000 of 1% of all the people presently living on earth. Probably a lot less than that.

    I for one are glad that I suggested that you post this and let folks know about your incredible discovery. John Shaw is quiet and modest. I on the other hand am loud (not as loud as I used to be) and opinionated (though I strive never to be arrogant. I do not mind tooting my own horn. John's is John and I am me. We are each doing what comes naturally, and as far as careers, we have both been blessed.

    There is no need to apologize for letting folks know of your amazing discovery.
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    Great story and Image
    Thanks for sharing
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    There is a little story I wrote for a mate's Aussie diving website, which you can read here, if you want to be bored to tears.
    Akos, Artie is 100% correct! I am so glad you shared your story - shout it from the roof tops!!

    You story is wonderful; not boring!

    Your reputation as a photographer/moderator/person on BPN is so solid I think you should edit out the "humble pie" part of your post regarding "bored to tears" and write that you are proud to share the story of your find.

    Great, Mate!

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    Huge congrats on your discovery, and you must feel very proud. Amazing camouflauge, and as I have said on other UW images, there's a whole new world down there - full of amazing colours, and living organizims and creatures that we will never see in real life. Take a bow mate.

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    I humbly take a bow. :) I was extremely lucky at the time and persisted on getting an ID. I guess being rather nosy to get some answers helped.

    I indeed feel very privileged.

    Thank you for the wonderful words friends.

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    Akos,
    Terrific. Read the story. I don't know of too many people who have a species named after them. Congratulations! Am proud of you.

    Cheers,
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    Awesome :cool: I just read the article you posted, under your signature, this morning and was hoping I could see the discovery, as I was surprised it wasn't in the article. Very big achievement. Makes me want to get out my mask, fins and dive tank again and hit the surf.

    Keep 'em coming and you should win image of the year for that one!!! :cool:

    How about it guys? After all, can anyone else claim similar fame this year!!! ;) :D

    Make a Great Day, Mate!

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    Thanks again kind friends. I am indeed deeply moved by your kind words. :)

    I am very proud!

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