Iniistius twistii (Bleeker, 1856)
Redblotch razorfish
photo by Hazes, B.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia (Ref. 35918). Two individuals were collected from India, Western Indian Ocean in 2008 and 2012 (Ref. 91931).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy open area at 10-20 m, solitary or forms loose groups (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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