Blemished Razorfish
Iniistius naevus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 13.2 cm
- For divers: safe
When alarmed or at nightfall, this razorfish dives into the sand to hide or sleep. It lives over open sloping sand bottoms in loose groups, between ten and twenty five metres, reaching about thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Iniistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 834963.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blemished Razorfish live?
- The Blemished Razorfish (Iniistius naevus) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Blemished Razorfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blemished Razorfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blemished Razorfish get?
- The Blemished Razorfish grows to about 13.2 cm.