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Coral Shrimpfish

Aeoliscus strigatus

Classification

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.

Distribution

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