Vertical fish

Sorry, but I have no idea what these are.

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Patomarazul

Lion

I think these are Aeoliscus strigatus. I confuse them a lot myself with the Centriscus scutatus. The Centriscus have an unjointed tail spine, meaning you see is not a continumm with the dorsal spine. See here what they say:
https://www.reeflifesurvey.com/species/aeoliscus-strigatus/ Posted 4 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Wow, 9 year old post identified. Thanks, Marta! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Patomarazul
    
    Lion
    
    Your are welcome! I often struggle with these two species, they are not easy to tell apart unless you see one of the fishes with the unhinged dorsal spine bent from the dorsal plane :-) Posted 4 years ago

The Razorfish

''Aeoliscus strigatus'', also known as the razorfish, is a member of the family Centriscidae of the order Syngnathiformes. This unique fish adopts a head-down tail-up position as an adaptation for hiding among sea urchin spines. The razorfish is found in coastal waters in the Indo-West Pacific. Its natural habitat includes beds of sea grass and coral reefs, where sea urchins are found.

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses

Species identified by Patomarazul

By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Jul 20, 2011. Captured Jul 20, 2011 19:08.

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