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'''Shrimpfish''', also called '''razorfish''', are four small species of tropical marine fish in the |
'''Shrimpfish''', also called '''razorfish''', are four small species of tropical marine fish in the subfamily '''Centriscinae''' of the family [[Centriscidae]]. They are found in the [[Indian Ocean|Indian]] and [[Pacific Ocean]]s. |
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Shrimpfish are nearly transparent and flattened from side to side with long snouts and a sharp-edged belly. It is from this and their [[shrimp]]-like appearance that their name is derived. |
Shrimpfish are nearly transparent and flattened from side to side with long snouts and a sharp-edged belly. It is from this and their [[shrimp]]-like appearance that their name is derived. |
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Adult shrimpfish are 20 cm (8 in), including their snout. |
Adult shrimpfish are 20 cm (8 in), including their snout. |
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For genera & species refer to [[Centriscidae]]. |
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[[Category:Centriscidae]] |
[[Category:Centriscidae]] |
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Shrimpfish, also called razorfish, are four small species of tropical marine fish in the subfamily Centriscinae of the family Centriscidae. They are found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Shrimpfish are nearly transparent and flattened from side to side with long snouts and a sharp-edged belly. It is from this and their shrimp-like appearance that their name is derived.
Adult shrimpfish are 20 cm (8 in), including their snout.
For genera & species refer to Centriscidae.