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Xyrichtys
Xyrichtys is a genus of wrasses native to the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, where they are found in sandy-bottomed habitats. They are commonly known as razorfishes, as they are very laterally compressed with a sharp bony ridge at the front of their heads. This adaptation allows them to burrow very quickly into the sand at any sign of danger.
9 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 9 known species
Pearly Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys novacula
Green Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys splendens
Rosy Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys martinicensis
Cape Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys mundiceps
Galápagos Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys victori
Saint Helena Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys sanctaehelenae
Marmalade Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys blanchardi
Incandescent razorfish
speciesXyrichtys incandescens
Clipperton Razorfish
speciesXyrichtys wellingtoni
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 92892.