Type: MARINE - FISH

Xyrichtys novacula L.


English name: Pearly Razorfish
French name: Rason
Arabic name: فارة/جردون

Habitat: shallow sandy bottoms, seagrass beds and corals

Additional information

Depth 1 - 90 m
Length for Fishing 20 - 38 m
Habit 1
Feed On mollusks, crabs & shrimps
Global Distribution Med., Africa, America
Life Span 8 years
Conservation Status LC

Other Characteristics:
Builds nests with coral debris. Territorial