Jointed Razorfish
Aeoliscus strigatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–42 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Encased in transparent armour plates, the jointed razorfish swims head down in tight synchronized groups, often sheltering among the long spines of sea urchins or staghorn coral. It picks tiny crustaceans from the plankton, and the whole school tips and turns together as if a single body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Centriscidae › Aeoliscus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217968.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jointed Razorfish live?
- The Jointed Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) is typically found at 2–42 m.
- Is the Jointed Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Jointed Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Jointed Razorfish get?
- The Jointed Razorfish grows to about 15 cm.