Iniistius celebicus (Bleeker, 1856) Celebes razorfish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
Max. size: | 16.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Moluccas, Samoa, Marshall and Hawaiian islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 | |||
Biology: | Found on a large sand patch at depth of 8 to 9 m (Ref. 37816). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed (Ref. 90102). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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