Pearly Razorfish
Xyrichtys novacula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–90 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When startled, this razorfish dives head first straight into the sand and vanishes. It feeds over sandy bottoms near seagrass on mollusks, crabs and shrimps, building nests from coral debris, and every fish begins life as a female before some change to males.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Xyrichtys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126971.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pearly Razorfish live?
- The Pearly Razorfish (Xyrichtys novacula) is typically found at 1–90 m.
- Is the Pearly Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pearly Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pearly Razorfish get?
- The Pearly Razorfish grows to about 38 cm.