Aeoliscus strigatus

Aeoliscus strigatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Syngnathiformes
Family: Centriscidae
Genus: Aeoliscus
Species:
A. strigatus
Binomial name
Aeoliscus strigatus
(Günther, 1861)[2]
Synonyms[1]
  • Amphisile strigata Günther, 1861
  • Centriscus strigatus (Günther, 1861)

Aeoliscus strigatus, also known as the razorfish, jointed razorfish or coral shrimpfish, 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.[3] The razorfish is found in coastal waters in the Indo-West Pacific.[4] Its natural habitat includes beds of sea grass and coral reefs, where sea urchins are found.[5]

  1. ^ a b Cameron, C. & Pollom, R. (2016). "Aeoliscus strigatus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T65135062A67618768. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T65135062A67618768.en.
  2. ^ ITIS Standard Report Page: Aeoliscus strigatus
  3. ^ "Eyewitness handbooks Aquarium Fish: The visual guide to more than 500 marine and freshwater fish varieties" By Dick Mills. Page 283
  4. ^ "Fatos sobre Aeoliscus strigatus - Enciclopédia da Vida". Archived from the original on 2013-10-15. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  5. ^ Ecology Summary – Aeoliscus strigatus