Peacock Wrasse (Iniistius pavo)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Peacock Wrasse, Peacock Razorfish, Blue Razorfish, Black Razorfish, Black-Barred Razorfish, Indianfish, Leaf Wrasse, Pavo Razorfish, Razor Wrasse, Red-Belly Razor Wrasse

Synonyms

Iniistius pavoninus, Xyrichtys pavo, Hemipteronotus pavo, Novacula tetrazona

Sexing

The female's belly has red hues whereas the males does not.

Tank compatibility

Not often kept in captivity due its large size and need for a large tank. Best kept in a large species tank or with similar sized peaceful fish.

Diet

Feeds on crustaceans.

Feeding regime

Once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

Prefers a course sand substrate with plenty of open swimming space.

Behaviour

A solitary fish. Will dive into the substrate if threatened.

Identification

An unusual looking fish, juveniles are known to mimic dead leaves by holding the elongate detached front part of dorsal fin forward over head. They have a dark vertical band under each eye and usually with up to 5 dark bands down the body when adult. The first two dorsal spines form a separate fin and this fin forms a long, banner-like filament but shortens with age.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )