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Iniistius dea (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845) Blackspot razorfish |
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photo by
Lai, N.-W. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: India and northwestern Australia to southern Japan and the China seas. | |||
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| 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||