Green Razorfish
Xyrichtys splendens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–15 m
- Max size: 17.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slender razorfish lives over shallow sand around seagrass beds and dives into the bottom to escape danger. It prefers clear water and grows too small to draw any interest from fisheries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Xyrichtys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273608.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Razorfish live?
- The Green Razorfish (Xyrichtys splendens) is typically found at 3–15 m.
- Is the Green Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Green Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Green Razorfish get?
- The Green Razorfish grows to about 17.5 cm.