Griffiths' Razorfish
Iniistius griffithsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–120 m
- Max size: 14.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
When alarmed or when night falls, this razorfish dives straight into the sand to hide or sleep. It lives over open sandy bottoms across a wide depth band, from about eight metres to well past a hundred, growing to roughly fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Iniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278798.
FAQ
- How deep does the Griffiths' Razorfish live?
- The Griffiths' Razorfish (Iniistius griffithsi) is typically found at 8–120 m.
- Is the Griffiths' Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Griffiths' Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Griffiths' Razorfish get?
- The Griffiths' Razorfish grows to about 14.3 cm.