Marmalade Razorfish
Xyrichtys blanchardi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–40 m
- Max size: 21.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A razorfish of sandy and rubble bottoms, this fish can dive headfirst into the sand to escape danger. Juveniles stay shallower than fifteen metres while adults move into deeper water, usually between thirty five and forty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Xyrichtys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marmalade Razorfish live?
- The Marmalade Razorfish (Xyrichtys blanchardi) is typically found at 35–40 m.
- Is the Marmalade Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Marmalade Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marmalade Razorfish get?
- The Marmalade Razorfish grows to about 21.2 cm.