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Iniistius bimaculatus (Rüppell, 1829) Two-spot razorfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and the coasts of India (Ref. 5374); and eastern Papua New Guinea (Ref. 11441). | |||
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| Biology: | Probably inhabits open sandy bottoms and dives head-first into the sand with the approach of danger (Ref. 5374). 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 | |||