Common Shrimpfish [Centriscus scutatus]
Description
Common Shrimpfish, also known as Razorfish, is a marine fish species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are known for their unique, upright swimming style. They prefer shallow, sandy or muddy habitats, often among sea grasses and mangroves. The body is extremely thin and elongate, with a long, tubular snout and a sharp, blade-like spine on the back.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Shrimpfishes
Centriscidae
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| Genus |
Shrimpfishes
Aeoliscus
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