Two-spot razorfish (Xyrichtys bimaculatus)

Scientific name: Xyrichtys bimaculatus R?ppell, 1829

The Two-spot razorfish (Xyrichtys bimaculatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the coasts of India; and eastern Papua New Guinea.

Biology

Probably inhabits open sandy bottoms and dives head-first into the sand with the approach of danger.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xyrichtys bimaculatus
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
28.5
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the coasts of India; and eastern Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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