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Pearly Razorfish

A pearly razorfish
(Kevin Bryant, Flickr)

The pearly razorfish’s name may be slightly misleading since it is neither as rare as a pearl nor as dangerous as a razor. It is a common fish that tends to live in clear shallow areas near seagrass beds and coral reefs, where it collects coral debris to build its nests. However, even having a home may not be enough to put this skittish fish at ease. When startled, the pearly razorfish will sometimes dive head first into the sand where it can hide from threats.