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Home » Our Animals » Fishes » Coral Shrimpfish

Coral Shrimpfish

Aeoliscus strigatus

ON EXHIBIT:  Seahorse exhibit in River Journey

Coral Shrimpfish

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Hanging vertically in the water, these creatures are well hidden among the sea grasses they call home.


CONSERVATION
The Coral Shrimpfish are not listed as threatened.
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About This Animal

SIZE: 14 cm

RANGE: West Pacific and Indian Ocean

HABITAT: Sea grass beds

DIET:  Zooplankton

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