Yellowblotch Razorfish
Iniistius aneitensis
Also known as: Pale Razorfish, Sand Wrasse, Whiteblotch Razorfish, Whiteblotch Razor Wrasse, Whitepatch Razorfish, Whiteside Razorfish
- Pale Razorfish
- Sand Wrasse
- Whiteblotch Razorfish
- Whiteblotch Razor Wrasse
- Whitepatch Razorfish
- Whiteside Razorfish
Showing details for the juvenile stage. Switch stages to see how it differs.
Overview
Juveniles are pale with brown blotches, three dark bands on the body and two false eyespots on the dorsal fin. The bands shrink with growth, ending up as one to three dark spots along the back.
How to identify
- Head & Mouth
- head spike
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Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 8
Juvenile photos 8
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