Xyrichtys victori Wellington, 1992
Galapagos razorfish
Xyrichtys victori
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits open sand slopes; adults usually share this habitat with Heteroconger klausewitzi.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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