uncommonblacksilverstripedsmallreef
- Habitat
- Reef
- Max size
- 15 cm
- Depth
- 2-42 m
- Family
- Centriscidae
Aeoliscus strigatus, also known as the razorfish, jointed razorfish, shrimpfish or coral shrimpfish, is a member of the family Centriscidae of the order Syngnathiformes. This species of fish has an adaptation of staying in a head-down tail-up position for hiding among sea urchin spines. The razorfish is primarily found in coastal waters in the Indo-West Pacific. The natural habitat of the razorfish includes beds of sea grass and coral reefs, where sea urchins are found.
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