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Razorfish - Aeoliscus strigatus
The Razorfish - Aeoliscus strigatus is silvery with brown mid-lateral stripe; thin elongate snout and flattened body. 1st dorsal spine extends from rear body with hinge allowing the rear half to angle in varying directions.
Usually found in group/school swimming head down.
''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.
Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
By Albert Kang
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Uploaded Jun 17, 2017. Captured May 6, 2015 11:46 in Unnamed Road, 91308 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia.
