Razorfish

Razorfish Aeoliscus strigatus
While some reef fish habitually swim upside down, razorfish swim in synchronized groups in a vertical position, with their long, tubular snouts pointing down.

Aeoliscus strigatus, Razorfish
Aethaloperca rogaa, Redmouth Grouper
Agaricia agaricites, Lettuce Coral
Agaricia grahamae, Dimpled Sheet Coral
Aipysurus laevis, Olive Sea Snake
Allonautilus perforatus, (no common name) ...

Aeoliscus strigatus (razorfish)
Amblycirrhitus pinos (redspotted hawkfish)
Amblyeleotris guttata (spotted shrimpgoby)
Amblyeleotris randalli (Randall's shrimpgoby)
Amblyglyphidodon sp. (pearl damsel)
Amblygobius sp. (banded goby) ...

Head of a Razorfish
Head of a Silver Spot
Head of a Smooth Goosefish.
Head of a Southern Blue Devil at the Blowhole
Head of a Southern Ocean Sunfish
Head of a Southern Red Scorpionfish
Head of a Southern Ribbonfish ...

Razorfishes are elongate and laterally compressed, while members of Cheilinus, Choerodon, and many of Bodianus are large and stocky. However, most are elongate and tapered at both ends, often referred to as 'cigar-shaped.

See also: Coral, Parrotfish, Emperor, Parrot, Scorpionfish