Pearly Razorfish
Xyrichtys novacula
A small, colorful wrasse species with a compressed body and distinctive pearl-like coloration. Males develop elongated dorsal fin rays and bright pink to orange hues during breeding.
Pearly Razorfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Xyrichtys novacula
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found over sandy bottoms near coral reefs and seagrass beds in shallow to moderate depths. They quickly dive into sand when threatened, making them challenging to observe. Rarely targeted by anglers due to their small size and elusive behavior.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pearly razorfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPearly Razorfish questions people ask
Pearly Razorfish is Xyrichtys novacula.
A typical pearly razorfish runs 4-8 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every pearly razorfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found over sandy bottoms near coral reefs and seagrass beds in shallow to moderate depths. They quickly dive into sand when threatened, making them challenging to observe. Rarely targeted by anglers due to their small size and elusive behavior. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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