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. Their vertical swimming position, combined with their thin bodies, helps coral shrimpfish stay close to the seafloor and avoid strong currents, which is crucial for maintaining their energy reserves while feeding.