Shrimpfish Collection

DDE-90024767
Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Buyat Bay. School of razorfish swim past pink sea whip coral. Date: 19/05/2006

Shrimpfish, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001407 Shrimpfish, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture and swim with their head downward. Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Large school of razorfish swimming over black coral bush
Large school of razorfish swimming over orange brown black coral bush, Cebu, Philippines

School of razorfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
School of razorfish or shrimpfish, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Rigid Shrimpfish (Centriscus scutatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Razorfish sheltering in soft coral
A razorfish, Aeoliscus strigatus, sheltering amongst soft coral. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Shrimpfishes / Razorfishes - They swim in small synchronrized groups, each fish in a horozontal position
VT-8697 Shrimpfishes / Razorfishes - swim in small synchronrized groups, each fish in a horozontal position. They can also swim in a vertical posture. They are related to the pipefishes

Shrimpfishes - They swim in small synchronrized groups, each fish in a horozontal position
VT-8696 Shrimpfishes / Razorfishes - swim in small synchronrized groups, each fish in a horizontal position. They can also swim in vertical position. Related to the pipefishes

Shrimp / Razor Fish Papua New Guinea, Indo Pacific
VT-8021 Shrimp / Razor Fish Papua New Guinea, Indo Pacific. Aeoliscus strigatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the fascinating world of Shrimpfish, also known as Razorfish (DDE-90024767), with their unique adaptations for vertical swimming. In this captivating image, observe a large school of Aeoliscus punctatus and strigatus, native to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, gracefully swimming over black coral bushes. The Rigid Shrimpfish (Centriscus scutatus), found in the Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, is shown in a close-up of its intricately patterned head. These shrimpfish, related to pipefishes, can be found sheltering in soft corals or swimming in small, synchronized groups with each fish maintaining a horizontal position. Explore the vibrant waters of Komodo Island, Indonesia, or Papua New Guinea to witness these enchanting creatures in their natural habitat.