Ben 1 Posted August 16, 2004 Hi everyone, any idea about the name of this fish from Lembeh Strait... Thanks a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scubamarli 5 Posted August 16, 2004 It's a razorfish, (Xyrichtys sp.), but the colours and markings (especially the black blotch) don't match anything I have in books. Marli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scubamarli 5 Posted August 16, 2004 Ok, I think I've got it. Yellowpatch razorfish. The photo on Fishbase is from a preserved specimen, so it's all pale. Here's the description though, and it seems to match: "Identified by the thin but distinct blue line from the front of the eye to end of mouth and large individuals by the black elongate spot at the end of the anal fin (Ref. 48636). " Xyrichtys melanopus Cheers, Marli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 1 Posted August 17, 2004 You're right, thanks guys ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
