Iniistius dea (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845)
Blackspot razorfish
Iniistius dea
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India and northwestern Australia to southern Japan and the China seas.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Dives into sand to sleep safely at night or to hide when alarmed (Ref. 90102).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 07.06.94
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 17.05.13

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