The pearly razorfish (Xyrichtys novacula), commonly known as cleaver wrasse, is a species of wrasse. 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.[2]
Xyrichtys novacula can reach 38 cm (15 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 20 cm (7.9 in). Its body is elongate and very compressed laterally, the head is flattened, with a steep profile and sharp teeth. Its long dorsal fin extends along most of its back. It has 9 dorsal spines, 12 dorsal soft rays, 3 anal spines and 12 anal soft rays. This wrasse has a yellow-orange or reddish-pink color that is darker on the back and lighter on the belly, sometimes marked with green and gray stripes. Head shows vertical narrow light blue lines and there are scales with brisk reflexes on the abdomen. Upon capture, this fish has been known to turn its mouth and sharp protruding teeth past 90 degrees to either side in relationship to its own body as an attempt to be released from capture.[2]
Distribution and habitatedit
The pearly razorfish is widespread throughout the western and eastern subtropical and tropical Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. It inhabits clear, shallow littoral areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, at depths of 1 to 20 m. In winter it migrates to greater depths, up to 90–150 m.
Behavior and dietedit
Xyrichtys novacula buries itself rapidly in the bottom when disturbed. It feeds on small invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks and echinoderms.[2]
The Pearly razorfish has been shown to be successful bait for the Greater Amberjack species (aka reef donkey).
Referencesedit
^Pollard, D.; Rocha, L.; Ferreira, C.E.; Francini-Filho, R.; Moura, R.R. (2010). "Xyrichtys novacula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187696A8603436. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187696A8603436.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
^ abcdFroese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Xyrichtys novacula" in FishBase. October 2013 version.
External linksedit
Xyrichtys novacula. Marine Species Identification Portal. Downloaded on 25 May 2013.
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Bibliographyedit
Eschmeyer, William N., ed. 1998. Catalog of Fishes. Special Publication of the Center for Biodiversity Research and Information, n. 1, vol. 1-3. California Academy of Sciences. San Francisco, California, USA. 2905. ISBN0-940228-47-5.
Fenner, Robert M.: The Conscientious Marine Aquarist. Neptune City, New Jersey, USA: T.F.H. Publications, 2001.
Helfman, G., B. Collette y D. Facey: The diversity of fishes. Blackwell Science, Malden, Massachusetts, USA, 1997.
Hoese, D.F. 1986: . A M.M. Smith y P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlín, Germany.
Maugé, L.A. 1986. A J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse y D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). Bruxelles; Vol. 2.
Moyle, P. y J. Cech.: Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology, 4th. ed, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA: Prentice-Hall. 2000.
Nelson, J.: Fishes of the World, 3rd. Ed. New York City, USA: John Wiley and Sons. 1994.
Wheeler, A.: The World Encyclopedia of Fishes, 2nd. Ed., London: Macdonald. 1985.
External linksedit
Photos of Pearly razorfish on Sealife Collection
January 01, 1970
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The pearly razorfish Xyrichtys novacula commonly known as cleaver wrasse is a species of wrasse 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 2 Pearly razorfish Xyrichtys novacula a Mediterranean Sea specimen at the Civic Aquarium of Milan Xyrichtys novacula in the Atlantic Ocean Southeast U S Conservation status Least Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Labriformes Family Labridae Genus Xyrichtys Species X novacula Binomial name Xyrichtys novacula Linnaeus 1758 Synonyms See text Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Behavior and diet 4 Synonyms 5 Predators 6 References 7 External links 8 Bibliography 9 External linksDescription editXyrichtys novacula can reach 38 cm 15 in in total length though most do not exceed 20 cm 7 9 in Its body is elongate and very compressed laterally the head is flattened with a steep profile and sharp teeth Its long dorsal fin extends along most of its back It has 9 dorsal spines 12 dorsal soft rays 3 anal spines and 12 anal soft rays This wrasse has a yellow orange or reddish pink color that is darker on the back and lighter on the belly sometimes marked with green and gray stripes Head shows vertical narrow light blue lines and there are scales with brisk reflexes on the abdomen Upon capture this fish has been known to turn its mouth and sharp protruding teeth past 90 degrees to either side in relationship to its own body as an attempt to be released from capture 2 Distribution and habitat editThe pearly razorfish is widespread throughout the western and eastern subtropical and tropical Atlantic Ocean as well as the Mediterranean Sea It inhabits clear shallow littoral areas with sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of 1 to 20 m In winter it migrates to greater depths up to 90 150 m Behavior and diet editXyrichtys novacula buries itself rapidly in the bottom when disturbed It feeds on small invertebrates such as crustaceans mollusks and echinoderms 2 nbsp X novaculae caught in Santorini GreeceSynonyms editA large number of specific names have been determined to refer to this species as junior synonyms 2 Coryphaena novacula Linnaeus 1758 Hemipteronotus novacula Linnaeus 1758 Novacula novacula Linnaeus 1758 Coryphaena psittacus Linnaeus 1766 Hemipteronotus psittacus Linnaeus 1766 Xyrichthys psittacus Linnaeus 1766 Coryphaena lineata J F Gmelin 1789 Novacula lineata J F Gmelin 1789 Coryphaena lineolata Rafinesque 1810 Novacula lineolata Rafinesque 1810 Amorphocephalus granulatus S Bowdich 1825 Novacula coryphena A Risso 1827 Novacula coryphaena A Risso 1827 Xyrichthys uniocellatus Agassiz 1831 Xyrichthys cultratus Valenciennes 1840 Novacula cultrata Valenciennes 1840 Xyrichthys vitta Valenciennes 1840 Xyrichthys vermiculatus Poey 1860 Xyrichthys argentimaculata Steindachner 1861 Xyrichthys rosipes D S Jordan amp C H Gilbert 1884 Xyrichthys jessiae D S Jordan 1888 Hemipteronotus copei Fowler 1900 Xyrichthys binghami Mowbray 1925Predators editThe Pearly razorfish has been shown to be successful bait for the Greater Amberjack species aka reef donkey References edit Pollard D Rocha L Ferreira C E Francini Filho R Moura R R 2010 Xyrichtys novacula IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010 e T187696A8603436 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2010 4 RLTS T187696A8603436 en Retrieved 19 November 2021 a b c d Froese Rainer Pauly Daniel eds 2013 Xyrichtys novacula in FishBase October 2013 version External links editXyrichtys novacula Marine Species Identification Portal Downloaded on 25 May 2013 WoRMSBibliography editEschmeyer William N ed 1998 Catalog of Fishes Special Publication of the Center for Biodiversity Research and Information n 1 vol 1 3 California Academy of Sciences San Francisco California USA 2905 ISBN 0 940228 47 5 Fenner Robert M The Conscientious Marine Aquarist Neptune City New Jersey USA T F H Publications 2001 Helfman G B Collette y D Facey The diversity of fishes Blackwell Science Malden Massachusetts USA 1997 Hoese D F 1986 A M M Smith y P C Heemstra eds Smiths sea fishes Springer Verlag Berlin Germany Mauge L A 1986 A J Daget J P Gosse y D F E Thys van den Audenaerde eds Check list of the freshwater fishes of Africa CLOFFA Bruxelles Vol 2 Moyle P y J Cech Fishes An Introduction to Ichthyology 4th ed Upper Saddle River New Jersey USA Prentice Hall 2000 Nelson J Fishes of the World 3rd Ed New York City USA John Wiley and Sons 1994 Wheeler A The World Encyclopedia of Fishes 2nd Ed London Macdonald 1985 External links editPhotos of Pearly razorfish on Sealife Collection Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pearly razorfish amp oldid 1191825980, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
