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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pearly Razorfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Iniistius pentadactylus
- Xyrichtys martinicensis
- Iniistius aneitensis
- Cymolutes praetextatus
- Xyrichtys splendens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Labriformes
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Xyrichtys
- Species
- Xyrichtys novacula
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