Species learning profile
Peacock razorfish
Iniistius pavo
Peacock razorfish (Iniistius pavo) is a saltwater fish associated with reef habitat in Indo-Pacific. It dives headfirst into sand in a fraction of a second.
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At a glance
- 水域
- 海水
- Habitat
- 珊瑚礁
- 最大长度
- 42 cm
- 分布范围
- 印度洋—太平洋
- 科
- Labridae
- 目
- Labriformes
Observe
How to identify Peacock razorfish
- It dives headfirst into sand in a fraction of a second.
- Guide context: reef habitat in Indo-Pacific.
- Reported maximum length: 42 cm — up to about the length of a guitar. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.
Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.
Place and pattern
Where it lives—and how it behaves
Habitat and range
This species is associated with reef habitat across Indo-Pacific. Reef crevices provide shelter while current, coral, algae, and neighboring animals supply food.
Behavior
Emerges by day and buries at danger or night
Food-web connections
What it eats and why it matters
Diet
Crustaceans, molluscs, and worms.
Ecological role
Turns over sand while hunting invertebrates.
Remember
One fact worth keeping
Peacock razorfish可长到约 42 厘米，常见于珊瑚礁附近。
Think like a conservationist
A conservation lens
Reef fish are affected by coral loss, warming, destructive fishing, pollution, and the removal of key grazers or predators.
This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.
Recall
Quick knowledge check
Which habitat is most closely associated with Peacock razorfish in this guide?
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References and further reading
Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.
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