Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Rosy Razorfish
Xyrichtys martinicensis
Rosy Razorfish
Category: Razorfishes
Scientific Name: Xyrichtys martinicensis
Size: 3 to 5 in. (7 ro 12 cm)  
Depth: 5-45 ft. (2-15 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida
Chordata (Phylum)
└Vertebrata (Subphylum)
 └Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
  └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
   └Actinopteri (Superclass)
    └Teleostei (Class)
     └Eupercaria (Order)
      └Labridae (Family)
       └Xyrichtyinae (Subfamily)
        └Xyrichtys (Genus)
         └X. martinicensis (Species)

Parrotfishes & Wrasses
Razorfishes

Rosy Razorfish (Male)

Rosy Razorfish (Female)

Pearly Razorfish (Juvenile)

Green Razorfish (Male)

Green Razorfish (Female)



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