Pearly Razorfish
Xyrichtys novacula
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 865
- Most observed in
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The pearly razorfish (Xyrichtys novacula), also known as the cleaver wrasse, is a species of wrasse found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is popular as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Pearly razorfish”.