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Aeoliscus strigatus
Is a member of the family Centriscidae of the order Gasterosteiformes. This unique fish adopts a head-down tail-up position as an adaptation for hiding among sea urchin spines. The dorsal surface of the razorfish is covered by protective bony plates. They extend past the end of the golden yellow body and over the tail fin, which terminates in a sharp spine. A dark band runs the length of the fish. The razorfish can grow up to 6 in (15 cm) in the wild.
The razorfish is generally found in coastal waters from the central Indian Ocean to the Red Sea to Hawaii. Its natural habitat includes beds of sea grass and coral reefs, where sea urchins are found.
Spotted on Oct 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 20, 2012
2 Comments
These vertically swimming fish are interesting!
Lovely set of photos. They must be a pleasure to watch.