Pearly Razorfish

Xyrichtys novacula

The Pearly Razorfish can be found most likely over manatee grass sea grass beds.  In about 10 feet of water, where these were, they inhabit sandy sea floors and hang out near available rocks and debris piles. They cn bee found n up tp 100 feet.   Razorfish will bury themselves in the sand to escape predators.  They will move away when approached (but not threatened) then return to the territory they are protecting.

Pearly Razorfish -Xyrichtys novacula
Pearly Razorfish -Xyrichtys novacula
Pearly Razorfish -Xyrichtys novacula
Pearly Razorfish -Xyrichtys novacula
Pearly Razorfish -Xyrichtys novacula

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