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Shrimpfish at Mote Aquarium

Coral shrimpfish

Aeoliscus strigatus

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Fun Facts

Coral shrimpfish swim differently from other fish in a vertical position with their head down and back facing the direction they're traveling.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Coral shrimpfish

Size:

Coral shrimpfish grow up to 5.5 inches (14 centimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat mostly crustacean zooplankton.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-west Pacific region, coral shrimpfish inhabit coral reef communities, hiding in coral branches and the spines of sea urchins.

Details:

Coral shrimpfish are small, slender fish with compressed bodies. They’re yellow-brown in color with a single dark stripe running from their snout to the end of their tail.