#Shrimpfish, also called razorfish, are five small species of marine fishes in the subfamily Centriscinae of the family Centriscidae. The species in the genera Aeoliscus and Centriscus are found in relatively shallow tropical parts of the Indo-Pacific, while the banded bellowsfish,

#Shrimpfish, also called razorfish, are five small species of marine fishes in the subfamily Centriscinae of the family Centriscidae. The species in the genera Aeoliscus and Centriscus are found in relatively shallow tropical parts of the Indo-Pacific, while the banded bellowsfish,

Meet the #shrimpfish, a funky-shaped fish that swims tail-up, snout-down in perfect harmony! Their vertical vibe and sleek black stripe help them blend in among the spines of a sea urchin.

a school of razorfish

Razorfish or Shrimpfish
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Seahorse cousins, Speckled Shrimpfish swim head down, unhurriedly in schools, sucking inverts up their tube-like snouts. As you approach they disappear in unison by turning edge-on to you. Camera wouldn't focus when met 2 inch high babies in shallows at eye level #shrimpfish 4/13

Utterly entranced by these other vertical fish - the bizarre Speckled (or Spotted) Shrimpfish (Aeoliscus punctatus) at the Japanese Garden, Aqaba South Beach. Here you see an altercation - of this otherwise demure fish - after 2 schools met & merged.
#FishFriday #shrimpfish 3/13