Iniistius dea
Iniistius dea (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845)
Blackspot razorfish
Iniistius dea
photo by Lai, N.-W.


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Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India and northwestern Australia to southern Japan and the China seas.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). 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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