Why Do Razorfish Swim Vertically?
see a fish floating vertically might normally be crusade for concern , but in the case ofAeoliscus strigatus – well known as the razorfish or coral shrimp-fish – swimming honker down is nothing to be disturbed about . So why exactly do they do it ? Masters of disguise The result lies in where these characteristically long , razor - tenuous ( hence the name ) fish are typicallyfound : in the branches of coral , seagrass beds , and sea urchin spines ....