HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesPerch-like fishWrassesCelebes razorfish Celebes razorfish (Iniistius celebicus) Scientific name: Iniistius celebicus Bleeker, 1856 The Celebes razorfish (Iniistius celebicus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, Moluccas, Samoa, Marshall and Hawaiian islands. BiologyDorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameIniistius celebicusFamilyLabridae (Wrasses)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length16.1Depth range6–9 m (20–30 ft)EnvironmentMarine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 9 mClimateTropicalDistributionPacific Ocean: Moluccas, Samoa, Marshall and Hawaiian islands.Conservation status (IUCN)Least Concern (LC)Threat to humansHarmlessResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026