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Iniistius twistii (Bleeker, 1856) Redblotch razorfish |
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photo by
Hazes, B. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Xyrichtyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan to Indonesia (Ref. 35918). Two individuals were collected from India, Western Indian Ocean in 2008 and 2012 (Ref. 91931). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy open area at 10-20 m, solitary or forms loose groups (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||