Shrimpfish, Aeoliscus strigatus (brief information) – Video

This video was taken in Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA.

Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel)

Shrimpfish, also called razorfish, are five small species of small, tropical marine fishes in the subfamily Centriscinae of the family Centriscidae. Their name (shrimpfish) derives from their similarity with shrimp while their alternative name “razorfish” is derived from their looking like sharp wedges oriented vertically as a group in the bottom of the sea. These fish are almost transparent with long snout. There are thin fish with dark stripes longitudinally through their bodies. Shrimpfish adults are up to 20 centimeters in length including their snout. Shrimpfish adopts a unique swimming behavior with their heads pointing downwards. This species feeds on small invertebrates and mosquito larva.

 

 

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