Baldwin's Razorfish
Iniistius baldwini
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–132 m
- Max size: 20.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When alarmed or settling for the night, this razorfish dives straight into the sand and vanishes. It lives over open sandy patches near reefs and ranges surprisingly deep, from about 10 down to 130 metres, reaching some 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Iniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278796.
FAQ
- How deep does the Baldwin's Razorfish live?
- The Baldwin's Razorfish (Iniistius baldwini) is typically found at 10–132 m.
- Is the Baldwin's Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Baldwin's Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Baldwin's Razorfish get?
- The Baldwin's Razorfish grows to about 20.4 cm.