Razor surgeonfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits shallow waters and forms big schools . Herbivorous, feeds in schools on algae attached to rocks or corals . Demersal species that generally inhabits rocky areas .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Razor surgeonfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Razor surgeonfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Razor surgeonfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Razor surgeonfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 30 m , usually 3 - 25 m . Tropical; 19°N - 1°S, 120°W - 70°W Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia, including the Revillagigedo, Cocos and Galapagos islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Razor Surgeonfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 95 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Razor surgeonfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Razor Surgeonfish · Yellowtail Surgeonfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix cirurgià de les Galápagos |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Barberbladskirurgfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Galapagos-Doktorfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Chirugien Barbier · Chirurgien barbier · Chirurgien à queue jaune |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce chirurgo coda a rasoio · Pesce chirurgo coda gialla · Pesce chirurgo puntinato · Pesce chirurgo rasoio |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cirurgião-serra-de-cauda-amarela |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cirujano Barbero · Cirujano de Cola Amarilla · Cirujano punteado · Gallinazo · Navajón Barbero · Pez Cirujano Barbero Punteado · Pez Cirujano Punteado · Pez Cirujano de Cola Amarilla · Viringo · cochinito barbero |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseus laticlavius | Valenciennes | 1846 | Synonym |
| Prionurus clarionis | Gilbert & Starks | 1897 | Synonym |
| Prionurus hopkinsi | Gilbert & Starks | 1904 | Synonym |
| Xesurus clarionis | Gilbert & Starks | 1897 | Synonym |
| Xesurus hopkinsi | Gilbert & Starks | 1904 | Synonym |
| Xesurus laticlavius | Valenciennes | 1846 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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