Species ID
View AllBlue Razorfish
( Iniistius pavo )
Description
Juvenile shown here. Adult is darker brown rather than yellow.
Other names
Peacock Wrasse , Peacock Razorfish, Leaf Wrasse, Pavo Razorfish
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Labridae (wrasses)
- Can grow to 41cm in length
- Bottom dwellers that frequent coarse sandy areas near coral reefs
- Hides under sand when frightened
- Mimic drifting weed or leaves
- Good eating
