Rosy Razorfish
Xyrichtys martinicensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–21 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This razorfish haunts open sandy patches where it hunts small invertebrates living in the sediment. Startled, it dives head first straight into the sand, vanishing in an instant. It reaches about fifteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Xyrichtys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273602.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rosy Razorfish live?
- The Rosy Razorfish (Xyrichtys martinicensis) is typically found at 2–21 m.
- Is the Rosy Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rosy Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rosy Razorfish get?
- The Rosy Razorfish grows to about 15 cm.