Jointed Razorfish
Aeoliscus strigatus
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The razorfish is from the Indo-West Pacific. It swims head-down in synchronised groups and hides among sea urchin spines and corals. It eats tiny planktonic crustaceans. It reaches 15 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Aeoliscus strigatus
- Family
- Centriscidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Centriscidae
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Synonyms
- Amphisile strigata
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 15 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Planktivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
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