Pearly razorfish
The pearly razorfish, also known as the cleaver wrasse, is a species of wrasse found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. 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.
Description
The pearly razorfish can reach in total length, though most individuals do not exceed. Its body is elongated and very compressed laterally, and 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. The pearly razorfish 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. The head shows bluish vertical lines and there are scales with brisk reflexes on the abdomen.Upon capture, this fish is known to turn its mouth and sharp protruding teeth past 90 degrees to either side in relationship to its body in an attempt to be released from capture.