The Blackspot razorfish (Iniistius dea) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The blackspot razorfish is a wrasse (Labridae) from the western Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a deep, strongly compressed, pale body with a steep, blade-like forehead and a dark spot on the flank. As a dweller of sand flats near reefs it dives head-first into the sand at lightning speed when threatened. It snaps at small invertebrates in the sediment. Like many wrasses it changes sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackspot razorfish?
The Blackspot razorfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Blackspot razorfish live?
The Blackspot razorfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blackspot razorfish get?
The Blackspot razorfish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Blackspot razorfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackspot razorfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackspot razorfish edible?
Yes, the Blackspot razorfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Iniistius
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