Yellowblotch Razorfish
Iniistius aneitensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–92 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A razorfish of clean open sand on lagoon and seaward slopes, it lives down to around 90 metres and feeds over the bottom. When night falls or danger threatens, it dives straight into the sand to hide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Iniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278794.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowblotch Razorfish live?
- The Yellowblotch Razorfish (Iniistius aneitensis) is typically found at 12–92 m.
- Is the Yellowblotch Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowblotch Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowblotch Razorfish get?
- The Yellowblotch Razorfish grows to about 24 cm.