Centriscus scutatus

Shoal builders

  • Grooved razor-fish
  • Steiferschnepfer Messerfisch
  • Poisson-couteau rigide

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 20 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 15 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest