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Iniistius baldwini (Jordan & Evermann, 1903) Baldwin's razorfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 10 - 132 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Hawaii and Papua New Guinea (D'Entrecasteaux, New Britain). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy open areas near reefs (Ref. 90102). Benthic and 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 | |||