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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