Smooth Razorfish
NameSmooth Razorfish
Scientific NameAeoliscus strigatus
Common NamesStriped Razorfish, Shrimpfish, Smooth Razorfish, Razorfish
FamilyCentriscidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Japan, Australia, New Caledonia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Blennies, Seahorses, Pipefish, Other peaceful invertebrates
Description
The Smooth Razorfish is a unique saltwater fish known for its distinctive, vertically compressed body and habit of swimming head-down among seagrass or corals. They are typically silver to yellowish-brown, often with faint stripes, and possess a long, pointed snout. These shy, schooling fish rely on camouflage for protection.
